BESO Project support is directed to improving the primary school environment, the curriculum development process, teacher education, planning , policy analysis and rational use of resources to develop an effective primary education system. Significant progress has been made in upgrading the quality of primary education in Ethiopia through BESO support. More than 800 schools in Tigray and Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region have been able to improve their physical and educational environment, and training has been provided to more than 3000 teachers and school headmasters. Moreover, hundreds of Ethiopian curriculum development, finance and planning experts have participated in training programs. The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has taken bold decisions to remove barriers to quality schooling, female participation and access.
Policy promoting private sector participation in education is now in place.