Third, the database is not web-based; but rather a separate Excel file for each member country. The mechanism makes compliance with prescribed regulations difficult because the facility is not user-friendly. It makes comparison across countries, sectors and products very difficult, if not nearly impossible, considering the number of tariff lines involved. But more importantly, it does not allow the various stakeholders, particularly the businessmen community, to report as well as monitor the resolution of any NTBs they encounter. Complaints from exporters or private sector can serve as the best criterion for eliminating NTMs. These stakeholders are in the best position to tell how different NTMs could act as barriers to trade.