political instability, continues to worry the international community. 12. In response to this concern, major donors suspended or deferred funds, pledged in March 2015 to support the Operational and Strategic Plan 2015-2025 - Terra Ranka, which includes the following 5 strategic axes: Environment, human development, infrastructures, urban development, biodiversity, human capital, Peace and Good Governance. ___________________ 1 According to Law No.4/1997, of December 2, Gabú, Bafatá, Cacheu Oio, Biombo, Quinará, Tombali and Bolama Bijagó, constitute the administrative regions of Guinea-Bissau. 13. According to statistics from the General Census of Population and Housing, carried out in 2009, the population of Guinea-Bissau, is around 1.6 million inhabitants, divided into more than thirty (30) ethnic groups, each with its own dialect, living in an environment of peaceful coexistence. The Crioulo, is considered the common language and Portuguese is the official language. Muslims, Christians and animists, coexist peacefully without major differences and local cultural norms, are deeply rooted. 14. In view of the number of the Guinean population, 48.4% are males and 51.6%, are females. About 42.6% of people are aged 0-14, and 21.9% are between the ages of 15 and 24. The percentage of the population aged 35-64 years, is 17.6%, and only 3.2% of the population is aged 65 or over. 15. Although Guinea Bissau is a Democratic Rule of Law, the regular functioning of the Republic's institutions and indicators to ensure sustainable development, remains weak. This reflects significantly, in its weak capacity to respond to the needs of the population and in the scrupulous respect for regional and international commitments on human rights, in particular the fundamental rights of children. 16. These facts, contribute to increasing the poverty level in families, the deterioration of the social stratum and the heavy dependence on external aid. 17. Economic and Social Situation: Resources flow, were historically low between 2011 and 2013, but recently there has been a relative increasing. By 2015, the country received about $ 196 million from development cooperation funds. Such as, social sectors worth a total of $ 35 million (18%), of which $ 4.5 million for education and $ 11.5 million for the health sectors. 18. In addition to UN agencies and multilateral funds, such as GAVI and GFATM, Portugal has been the largest bilateral donor in the last five (5) years. 19. Despite limited access to donor funding, the economy continues to grow. Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4.9% in 2015 and an average of 5% is expected in relation to 2016-2018. This growth is driven mainly by the export of 8