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
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
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
Public Sensitisation at Melcom Area & Oguaa Anaafo, Cape Coast
Officers from both NPC and MSI Reproductive Choices Ghana engaged the public at Melcom area and Oguaa Anaafo community on Friday, 6th and Saturday,...
Radio Discussion at Radio Central & Live Fm, Cape Coast
The NPC and MSI Reproductive Choices Ghana were joined by the Narcotics Control Commission and Department of Children- Ministry of Gender, Children...
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Summit
The objective of the two-day Summit is to provide a forum for various stakeholders to discuss the status of key concepts affecting young people...