In order to streamline the mission's data collection and reporting efforts, as well as bring it in line with AID Washington's, the system incorporates the complete set of USAID Emphasis Area (EA) Codes as the standard for categorizing all activities.

Proper EA coding of USAID activities is important. EA codes are used to track Congressional Earmarks and Directives, determine amounts obligated against Agency Goals and Objectives and to provide information for various Agency reports