Regional and Country Development Cooperation Strategy (R/CDCS) Development and Approval Process

Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 201

New Edition Date: 09/07/2016
Responsible Office: PPL
File Name: 201mag_090716

Overview

The Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) development and approval process involves an iterative dialogue between Missions and USAID/Washington—including key check-in points—that results in clear decisions being made and recorded at each phase of the process, and ultimately produces Agency consensus around a Mission’s strategic approach.