Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) Development and Approval Process
A Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 201
Full Revision Date: 10/23/2024
Responsible Office: PLR/SPP
File Name: 201mag_102324
Overview
This mandatory reference describes the process for preparing, developing, and approving a Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS). This three-phase process is designed to facilitate an iterative dialogue between USAID Missions and USAID/Washington (USAID/W) that results in clear decisions and Agency endorsement of a Mission’s CDCS within a total time frame of six to eight months. To achieve this timeline, this process includes a series of time-bound milestones for 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.
