Regional Development Cooperation Strategy (RDCS) Development and Approval Process
A Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 201
Full Revision Date: 10/23/2024
Responsible Office: PLR/SPP
File Name: 201maz_102324
Overview
This mandatory reference describes the process for preparing, developing, and approving a Regional Development Cooperation Strategy (RDCS). This three-phase process is designed to facilitate an iterative dialogue between USAID Regional Missions and USAID/Washington (USAID/W) that results in clear decisions and Agency endorsement of a Regional Mission’s RDCS within a total timeframe of six to eight months. To achieve this timeline, this process includes a series of time-bound milestones for Regional Missions, as well as time-bound review periods for USAID/W. Advance planning, collaboration, and consensus building are critical to efficient strategy development, review, and approval.
