The Development Objective of the project is to improve the qualitative and quantitative outcomes of the primary education system in CAR. CF grant will support the implementation of the first phase of the national education sector strategy with the longer-term objective to reach universal primary education by 2020. In particular, CF funds will be used to (i) improve access to education through school construction and rehabilitation and the provision of equipment; (ii) enhance the quality of education through teacher training; and the provision of text books; and (iii) improve the management and efficiency of the education system through, among others, reforms of the teacher payment system and capacity building activities.