Outline for Standard Regional/Country Development Cooperation Strategies
A Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 201
New Edition Date: 05/16/2024
Responsible Office: PLR
File Name: 201mbh_051624
Overview
This detailed outline describes the components that are required in a streamlined Regional and Country Development Cooperation Strategy (R/CDCS). It is recommended that the page length for the R/CDCS not exceed 20 pages, and the timeline for development should last between six to eight months. R/CDCSs must comply with existing requirements for the three mandatory analyses (Gender, Tropical Forests and Biodiversity, and Climate Change), and include findings from these analyses throughout the R/CDCS, as relevant and applicable. The required Annexes listed below (Annexes 1-5) must also be included in the final R/CDCS. Missions exempt from completing R/CDCSs have the option of developing a Strategic Framework (SF) (email the Regional Bureau program office POC and sppstrategy@usaid.gov to discuss parameters). Detailed instructions are included in ADS 201mag.
