Country partnership strategy 2012-2016: The Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) will support Russia's efforts to (i) increase growth and diversification through better management of public finances improved investment climate and innovation stronger financial sector better infrastructure and more effective protection of the environment; (ii) expand human potential by strengthening skills and social services through improvements in education health and social protection; (iii) deepen Russia's global and regional role related to its aspirations as a donor and the provision of global public goods; (iv) and improve governance and transparency through more accountability and better service standards in public administration procurement and financial management.