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ZIMSTAT — Open Data Portal (ODP 2.0)
Access & Tutorial Guide — Backend (Admin) and Frontend (Public) links with usage notes. (13–17 October 2025 workshop)
🔒 Backend (Administration)
The backend is for authorized staff to add, edit and manage datasets, metadata, dashboards and user permissions.
Access link:
Tutorials & docs:
Backend Tutorials & Documentation
Security reminder: Do not share assigned credentials. Permissions will be reviewed and some rights reduced to strengthen system security.
🌍 Frontend (Public Portal)
The frontend is the public-facing portal where published datasets and dashboards are visible. Only items that are published in the backend will appear here.
Access link:
Open Frontend • zw.dbr.afdb.org
Tutorials & docs:
Quick Reference
| Section | Purpose | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Backend (Admin) | Manage datasets, metadata, publish/unpublish, user management | Management Backend |
| Backend Docs | Notes, tutorials, admin guides | Management notes |
| Frontend (Public) | Public discovery of published datasets and dashboards | Visualize datasets |
| Frontend Docs | User guides, front-end publishing workflow | End user documentation |
Publish workflow tip: Remember: datasets must be published from the backend to appear on the frontend. Use staging or preview environments where available before making content public.
Best Practices & Notes
- Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication if available.
- Limit user permissions to the minimum required for their role (principle of least privilege).
- Keep DSDs and metadata complete to improve discoverability and interoperability (SDMX recommended fields).
- Test publishing in a staging environment before making datasets public.
- Retain a changelog for dataset updates and schema changes.