| Summary: | This report presents the technical assistance and capacity building provided by the International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) at Columbia University to Mali’s National Meteorological Agency (Mali-Météo) for the deployment and operationalization of the Data Sharing Tool (DST) and the Enhancing National Climate Services (ENACTS) tools. Recognizing the challenges of limited meteorological data in sub-Saharan Africa, ENACTS aims to improve data quality by integrating ground-based and satellite observations to produce spatially complete climate datasets. To enhance the usability and dissemination of these datasets, IRI developed a DST tailored to Mali Météo needs, enabling secure and selective data sharing with trusted partners. This report outlines the steps taken to install and test the DST, the capacity-building activities conducted—including the training of six Mali-Météo staff (two women)—and the core features of the DST that support user-specific data access. The report also details planned next steps, including enabling external access to the DST via a public IP and updating the system with the most recent ENACTS datasets. This initiative significantly strengthens Mali-Météo capacity to deliver user-responsive climate services and contributes to the broader objective of enhancing climate-informed decision-making in Mali’s agricultural and environmental sectors.
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