The Country Strategy Paper for Guinea-Bissau (2008-2013) presents the strategic framework for the co-operation of the European Commission (EC) with Guinea-Bissau under the 10th European Development Fund (EDF). The three main thematic areas of assistance are conflict prevention in fragile states, water and energy as well as general budget support. EC support in Guinea-Bissau will contribute to strengthening its state structures, to improving its governance, to conflict prevention and to encouraging national reconciliation. In the sector water and energy, actions will help to promote the use of hydroelectric and solar energy and to guarantee its distribution in the urban areas. Within the framework of general budget support, the EC will contribute to the macroeconomic stability of the country. Additional aid will be granted for projects implementing the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), managing the road sector and establishing a road maintenance system. The EC's total allocation foreseen for Guinea-Bissau under 10th EDF funding (2008-2013) amounts to €102.8 million to address these priorities. All EU projects in Guinea-Bissau also address cross-cutting issues such as gender, child protection, the environment and support for non-state actors (NSAs).