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Partners in Population and Development (PPD) PPD is an Inter-governmental Organization of 28 Developing Countries Promoting South-South Cooperation in Population and Development

Partners in Population and Development is pleased to welcome Mr. Michael Zusain as its new Head of Finance, effective 1 ...
08/09/2026

Partners in Population and Development is pleased to welcome Mr. Michael Zusain as its new Head of Finance, effective 1 September 2026.

Mr. Zusain is a Professional Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana. He brings more than 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, grants management, compliance, procurement, financial reporting, and donor funded programme management within international non governmental organisations.

His professional experience includes finance and operational leadership roles with USAID, Tropenbos International, JSI Research and Training Institute, AFREhealth, Technoserve, and the International Water and Sanitation Centre. He has supported major programmes funded by the European Union and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), contributing expertise in financial planning, internal controls, budget management, donor reporting, and project implementation.

As Head of Finance, Mr. Zusain will help strengthen PPD’s financial stewardship, transparent management of resources, and institutional capacity to serve its 28 Member States and advance South South Cooperation in population, reproductive health, and sustainable development.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Mr. Zusain to the PPD Secretariat.

PPD Executive Director Professor Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan paid a courtesy call on Ms. Catherine Breen Kamkong, UNFP...
13/08/2026

PPD Executive Director Professor Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan paid a courtesy call on Ms. Catherine Breen Kamkong, UNFPA Country Representative in Bangladesh, at the UNFPA Bangladesh Country Office in Dhaka. During the meeting, Professor Adelegan introduced himself as the newly appointed Executive Director of PPD, briefed Ms. Breen Kamkong on PPD's mandate, ongoing programmes, and the PPD Strategic Plan 2026 to 2030, and warmly expressed PPD's profound appreciation for UNFPA's decades-long and multi-dimensional support to PPD's work — spanning UNFPA Country Offices across PPD Member Countries, as well as engagement at the PPD Secretariat Headquarters in Dhaka. Ms. Breen Kamkong reaffirmed UNFPA's continued commitment to supporting PPD's mandate and programmes, and both sides expressed confidence that this cherished partnership will continue to deepen in impact and scope under the new Executive Director's leadership. PPD and UNFPA share a common vision, a world where every person, regardless of where they are born, has access to quality reproductive health services and the opportunity to live a life of dignity, health, and hope. Together, we advance this vision across the Global South. 🤝🌍

📖 Read the full story here 👉 http://www.partners-popdev.org/?p=6486

PPD Executive Director Prof. Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan visited TAMASYA Daycare Center during his mission to the Mini...
13/07/2026

PPD Executive Director Prof. Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan visited TAMASYA Daycare Center during his mission to the Ministry of Population and Family Development/BKKBN, Indonesia and highly appreciated this important national initiative. By strengthening and upgrading existing daycare services, TAMASYA is helping ensure that children grow in a safe, healthy, responsive, and high-quality environment while also supporting working families and positive parenting. The Executive Director noted that this is a remarkable model that could inspire other PPD Member Countries to strengthen childcare systems as part of investing in children, families, and future national development.

PPD Executive Director Engages UNFPA Country Representative in Indonesia to Advance Shared Priorities in Population and ...
13/07/2026

PPD Executive Director Engages UNFPA Country Representative in Indonesia to Advance Shared Priorities in Population and Development

On 13 July 2026, Professor Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan, Executive Director of Partners in Population and Development (PPD), met with Dr. Hassan Mohtashami, UNFPA Country Representative in Indonesia, at the UNFPA Indonesia office in Jakarta.

Dr. Mohtashami warmly welcomed the PPD delegation and noted his long-standing personal and institutional relationship with PPD. The meeting focused on future collaboration between PPD and UNFPA Indonesia, including joint programme development, resource mobilisation, and how PPD's 28-country intergovernmental network can amplify the reach of Indonesia's best practices across the Global South.

Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing the agenda and the through a strengthened and results-oriented partnership.

http://www.partners-popdev.org/?p=6457

PPD Executive Director Pays Courtesy Visit to Indonesia's PPD Board Member to Advance Joint Priorities and Reinvigorate ...
13/07/2026

PPD Executive Director Pays Courtesy Visit to Indonesia's PPD Board Member to Advance Joint Priorities and Reinvigorate South-South Cooperation

On 13 July 2026, Professor Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan, Executive Director of Partners in Population and Development (PPD), paid a high-level courtesy visit to Professor Budi Setiyono, PPD Board Member and Secretary of the Ministry of Population and Family Development and the National Population and Family Planning Board (NPFPB-BKKBN), at his office in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The meeting was wide-ranging and substantive, covering joint project development for resource mobilisation, the revival of the PPD Fellowship Programme, the secondment of Indonesian staff to the PPD Secretariat, and how PPD Member Countries can access Indonesia AID. Professor Adelegan highlighted Indonesia's rich best practices in population management and reproductive health as a model for replication across PPD's 28 Member States.

The discussions also touched on the Centre of Excellence initiative, with UNFPA Indonesia having already recognised two university hospitals as Centres of Excellence focused on improving maternal health and reducing maternal mortality. The potential for Indonesia to host future PPD governance events, including the International Interministerial Conference on Population and Development, was also explored.

Following the productive meeting, Professor Adelegan visited the facilities of BKKBN, gaining firsthand insight into Indonesia's world-class institutional infrastructure and its impressive capacity for South-South Cooperation. The visit reaffirmed the deep and enduring partnership between PPD and Indonesia and marks a significant step toward a renewed and strengthened alliance for the benefit of the Global South.

http://www.partners-popdev.org/?p=6452

PPD Executive Director Professor Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan was honoured to attend the Consultative Workshop on the I...
23/06/2026

PPD Executive Director Professor Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan was honoured to attend the Consultative Workshop on the Integrated Medical Waste Management Program (IMPACT), held on 18 June 2026 at the Sheraton Hotel, Dhaka. On the sidelines of the workshop, Professor Adelegan held a productive exchange with Mr. Sudhir Muralidharan, Country Manager for the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Bangladesh, during which both sides explored meaningful avenues for partnership and collaboration between PPD and UNOPS, including the possible signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). PPD looks forward to formalising this partnership and working alongside UNOPS.

Partners in Population and Development (PPD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jack Onyisi Abebe, a Kenyan N...
22/06/2026

Partners in Population and Development (PPD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jack Onyisi Abebe, a Kenyan National as Head of Programme at the PPD Secretariat, effective 20 July 2026. Dr. Abebe joins PPD with extensive leadership experience within the United Nations system and a distinguished record of managing complex regional and global development programmes across Africa.

Welcoming the appointment, PPD Executive Director, Professor Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan expressed confidence that Dr. Abebe’s extensive United Nations experience, strategic leadership, and commitment to sustainable development will significantly strengthen PPD’s programme portfolio and support its mission across its 28 Member Countries.

Read more: http://www.partners-popdev.org/?p=6425

PPD Executive Director Professor Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan formally presented his credentials to His Excellency Dr. ...
22/06/2026

PPD Executive Director Professor Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan formally presented his credentials to His Excellency Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Honourable Foreign Minister of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 18 June 2026. During this landmark high level meeting, the Honourable Foreign Minister reaffirmed Bangladesh's deep appreciation for PPD's pivotal role in advancing reproductive health, family planning, and maternal and child health across the Global South, and expressed full confidence in the organisation's continued contribution to sustainable development under the leadership of the new Executive Director. Professor Adelegan extended his profound gratitude to the Government of Bangladesh for its unwavering commitment and gracious hospitality in hosting the PPD Secretariat in Dhaka, noting Bangladesh's pioneering achievements in population and development as an inspiring model for PPD Member Countries worldwide. The Executive Director also warmly congratulated the Honourable Foreign Minister on his distinguished election as President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, a proud milestone that reflects Bangladesh's exceptional standing in the international community. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in pursuit of the goals of the ICPD Programme of Action and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Read the full story here - http://www.partners-popdev.org/?p=6419

The PPD Secretariat was delighted to welcome Ms. Namira Bosnjak, Project Manager, and Ms. Shirin Sultana, Partnership Ad...
19/06/2026

The PPD Secretariat was delighted to welcome Ms. Namira Bosnjak, Project Manager, and Ms. Shirin Sultana, Partnership Advisor, from the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Bangladesh, who visited the PPD Secretariat on 17 June 2026 to meet with Executive Director Professor Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan. During the meeting, both organisations shared their respective programmes and activities, and explored meaningful avenues for future collaboration. The discussions culminated in a mutual agreement to formalise the partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking an exciting new chapter in PPD's growing network of strategic alliances in advancing population, reproductive health, and sustainable development across the Global South. PPD looks forward to a fruitful and impactful partnership with UNOPS! 🤝🌍

PPD Executive Director, Prof. Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan, recently paid a high-level courtesy visit to H.E. Mr. Sarda...
17/06/2026

PPD Executive Director, Prof. Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan, recently paid a high-level courtesy visit to H.E. Mr. Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain, the Honourable Minister of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh and PPD Board & Executive Committee Member, reaffirming the strong and enduring partnership between PPD and one of its most steadfast host nations. During the meeting, Prof. Adelegan briefed the Minister on PPD's mandate and ongoing programmes advancing South-South and Triangular Cooperation in reproductive health, population, and sustainable development, and expressed sincere appreciation for Bangladesh's longstanding commitment to hosting the PPD Secretariat in Dhaka. The visit underscores PPD's unwavering dedication to working hand-in-hand with national leadership to advance shared goals across the Global South.

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