National Population Council Secretariat

Quality life for all

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History of National Population Council Secretariat

The National Population Council (NPC) was established by the National Population Council, Act 1994 (Act 485) to advise Government on all population matters. The NPC is the highest statutory body set up to advice Government on the population and related issues. The NPC is a parastatal body located in the office of the President.The NPC has a strong advocacy role to promote the goals and objectives of the National Population Policy, the Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS II) and the ICPD Programme of Action.

The NPC raises awareness of population and development issues including reproductive health to mobilize support and resources for the implementation of programmes

NPC Ag. Executive Director

Welcome Message from the Ag. Executive Director

Welcome to the official website of the National Population Council (NPC) Secretariat, Ghana, the nation’s foremost organization for population management, high advocacy, and policy coordination.

At NPC, we recognize that population dynamics are central to national development, influencing economic growth, social inclusion and progress, and the well-being of every Ghanaian. Our mandate is to provide strategic leadership in advising the Government of Ghana on population related issues, ensuring that policies and programs are responsive to Ghana’s demographic realities.

As we work towards harnessing the demographic dividend, we remain committed to advancing key priorities such as reproductive health and family planning advocacy, fertility management, and youth and women empowerment. Through collaboration with stakeholders, evidence-based research, and effective policy engagement, we strive to create a future where population and development are seamlessly aligned for national prosperity.

This platform serves as a resource hub for all stakeholders, including policymakers, development partners, researchers, and the general public. We invite you to explore our initiatives, engage with our work, and partner with us to build

What we do?

At the National Population Council (NPC) Secretariat, Ghana, we provide strategic leadership in population management, advocacy, and policy coordination to drive national development and enhance the well-being of every Ghanaian

Capacity Building

The availability of trained personnel for all components of the Population Policy is a prerequisite for its successful implementation. Capacity building is a key implementation strategy.

Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

The NPC in collaboration with the Ghana Statistical Service ensures timely collection, processing, analysis and dissemination of data to policy makers

Advocacy

The NPC has a strong advocacy role to promote the goals and objectives of the National Population Policy, the Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS II) and the ICPD Programme of Action.

Coordination

The National Population Council coordinates the implementation of the policy and programmes, fosters functional linkages and harmonises population issues among sectoral ministries….

Our Mission & Vision

Mission

Effectively coordinate and advise government on population-related policy implementation, and undertake evidence-based advocacy, research, monitoring and evaluation and capacity-building in partnership with other agencies to engender improved quality of life.

Vision

Improved and sustained quality of life for the people of Ghana through effective management of population and related issues in Ghana.

News & Events

We cover Ghana’s Population…