The Central African Republic joined the IF in 2006. In November 2007, the Central African Republic validated its Diagnostic Trade Integration Study ("DTIS") and Action Matrix with the implementation of a Window II project in 2008 and 2009, addressing institutional capacity constraints, including the private sector export capacity with a focus on sesame export promotion and setting up the National Implementation Unit ("NIU"). The DTIS also provides a bedrock for its 2007 Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper ("PRSP"). Under the EIF, the Central African Republic has submitted its Tier 1 project, which is undergoing implementation and seeks to develop the Central African Republic's capacities for formulating and mainstreaming of trade policies into economic development and poverty reduction strategies and priorities.