Process for Developing and Approving a Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS)

Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 201

Partial Revision Date: 07/23/2020
Responsible Office: PPL/SPP
File Name: 201mag_072320

Overview

This Mandatory Reference to Automated Directive System (ADS) Chapter ADS 201.3.2 describes the process for preparing for, developing, and approving a Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS).  This process is designed to facilitate an iterative dialogue between each Mission of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and USAID/Washington that results in clear decisions and the Agency’s endorsement of a Mission’s CDCS within a total time frame of eight months.