USAID's programs in Serbia, which operate under a five-year 2013-2017 Country Development and Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), have the overall strategic goal of supporting Serbia in its vision to be democratic, prosperous and fully integrated into Euro-Atlantic institutions.  Through the CDCS, the United States assists Serbia in implementing critical reforms necessary for the country to complete its economic and democratic transition into the EU and other international institutions.  The strategy focuses on building prosperity and increasing democratic practices, both fundamental to Serbia’s Euro-Atlantic integration goals.