About Us
Overview
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.
Mandate of Council
The council has the following mandate:
Recommend for government consideration such as policies or changes in the population policy as it may deem necessary.
Interpret and review from time to time the population policy of the country and advice government accordingly, taking into consideration the political, economic, socio-cultural and legal realities of the country.
Represent and/or advice government on the means of generating internal and external resources and their co-ordination to support the implementation of the population policy and programme. Guide and promote the implementation of comprehensive population programme, which should be integrated within the framework of the development policy of the country.
Set operational targets for programme performance and expected impact and recommend strategies for their attainment.
Ensure the full participation of the private sector in attaining the set of population targets/goals. Co-ordinate and monitor population programmes of other organisations both public and private within the country.
Function in any other ways that would promote sustainable population programmes and activities in order to improve the well-being of the people of Ghana.
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.
NPC VALUES
At the heart of organisational effectiveness lies the internal cultural context in which it carries out its mandate. It is of paramount importance that our efforts are supported by a set of values that will inspire and energize staff, stakeholders and partners to strive relentlessly to achieve our ambitions. The core values that guide our work are:
Technical competence
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Executive Director’s Profile
Florence Hagan
Actg. Executive Director
Florence Akosua Beryl Esinam Hagan is a seasoned public policy expert and advocate for sustainable population management and development planning. As the Acting Executive Director of the National Population Council (NPC) Secretariat of Ghana, she provides strategic leadership in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of policies that address Ghana’s demographic challenges and opportunities.
Florence Akosua Beryl Esinam Hagan
Acting Executive Director, National Population Council Secretariat, Ghana
Florence Akosua Beryl Esinam Hagan is a seasoned public policy expert and advocate for sustainable population management and development planning. As the Acting Executive Director of the National Population Council (NPC) Secretariat of Ghana, she provides strategic leadership in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of policies that address Ghana’s demographic challenges and opportunities.
With extensive experience in advocacy, coordination, and research, Mrs. Hagan plays a key role in ensuring the integration of population variables into national development frameworks. Under her leadership, the NPC Secretariat actively engages with government agencies, development partners, and civil society organizations to promote evidence-based policies on reproductive health, fertility management, and the demographic dividend.
Committed to strengthening institutional capacity, she has been instrumental in advancing strategic partnerships and resource mobilization efforts to enhance the NPC Secretariat’s impact. Her vision is to foster inclusive, data-driven policies that contribute to sustainable socio-economic growth, particularly in areas such as youth development, maternal health, and family planning.
Mrs. Hagan’s dedication to public service and population development makes her a driving force in Ghana’s efforts to harness its demographic potential for national progress.