6. The report, deals with two aspects: The first is an introductory part, with specific
references to the context in which, it was drawn up on the modalities adopted, the
involvement of experts and other personalities, the demographic, political, economic,
social and cultural situation, the national and international legal instruments,
constitute the support for actions to protect the child against all kind of risks. The
second is the evaluation process on the impact of the policy measures
implemented during the period of the assessment, providing elements for a broader
vision on the capacity for execution. The setbacks encountered and the conclusions,
will help improving the results in the subsequent years and thus, has the following
structures:
a) General implementing measures
b) Concept of the Child
c) General Principles
d) Civil Rights and Freedoms
e) Family and Alternative Protection
f) Health and Welfare
g) Leisure and Cultural Activities of Education
h) Special Measures and Protection
i) Responsibilities of the Child
j) Specific Provision for the Communication Process
7. The approach of each of the chapters indicated under (a) to (j) was made, in most
cases, within sub-chapters dealing with specific subjects, with a view to make more
visible, the logical form in which the report was crafted.
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8. Demographic Situation: Guinea-Bissau, is located on the western coast of Africa,
with a territorial area of 36,125 km2, bounded to the North by the Republic of
Senegal, to the South by the Republic of Guinea-Conakry, has a continental and an
island part. The latter, mostly occupied by the Bijagós islands. Administratively the
country has 8 regions, 36 sectors and being Bissau, an autonomous independent
sector. Guinea-Bissau has a hot and humid climate with two seasons: Dry and rainy.
9. Guinea-Bissau lives about thirty years of political instability, which has exacerbated
extreme poverty, disrupted the economy, social services and infrastructures.
10. Since independence in 1974, Guinea-Bissau has experienced 17 attempted
coups d' État and 4 successful coups.
11. The 2014 elections, marked the return of constitutional order, but the constant
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