The net primary school enrollment rate is at 96 per cent, with parity between the sexes, although the quality of the system is affected by internal performance weaknesses, with relatively high rates of repetition. To address this situation, major reforms resulting from the 2010 National Education Conference are under way. These reforms are actively supported by multilateral and bilateral partners, first and foremost Cooperation Francoise and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).