► Easy to use: EBM sophisticated GUI, complying with the latest international
     standards in software user interface for ease of use, and adapted to the nature of the
     local and regional computer user.
     Data entry facilities:  Default values
                                    Lookup tables
                                    View lists

► Maintain data quality:
      Interactive data entry verification: value, range, logic
      Referential integrity
      Default values
      Lookup tables

► Data security system

► Expandability considerations

► Interoperability with other systems considerations

► Structured system analysis and formal design methodology