Mid-Course Stocktaking Module and Overview

Stocktakings assess strategy-level results on a cumulative basis, as well as changes in context or opportunity that could result in updates to strategy implementation. USAID Missions must conduct at least one CDCS Mid-Course Stocktaking (MCST) during the life of the strategy as required by ADS 201.3.2.18, a.

MCST is a Mission-driven process. There are many ways to approach MCST planning, and sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start. The Mid-Course Stocktaking Module is a one-stop-shop for sample agendas, design tools and words of wisdom from Missions that have been there before.

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Resources

Explore the resources below to assist you in finding the right information for your needs at any given stage of the MCST process.

Mission Examples Mission Case Studies Agendas Facilitation Guides Timelines/Work Plans Communications

Guidance and Policy How-To Note: CDCS MCST ADS 201 AAR Guidance CLA Framework

Templates Info Memo Template Action Plan Template

Other Defining Objectives Transcript: CDCS MCST Webinar

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