JAKARTA, 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, during his official visit to Jakarta. The meeting, held at the UNFPA Indonesia country office, brought together the PPD delegation and the UNFPA team for a productive and forward-looking discussion on strengthening the partnership between PPD and UNFPA Indonesia in advancing shared development priorities.
Dr. Mohtashami warmly welcomed the PPD delegation to the UNFPA Indonesia office and expressed his genuine pleasure at receiving Professor Adelegan and his team. He noted that his relationship with PPD spans many years, reflecting a long-standing personal and institutional connection that has contributed meaningfully to the advancement of South-South Cooperation. His warm reception underscored the depth of the ties between the two organisations and the mutual respect that characterises their partnership.
The discussions centred on identifying concrete opportunities for future collaboration between PPD and UNFPA Indonesia. Both sides explored how the complementary strengths of the two organisations can be leveraged to support Indonesia’s ambitious South-South Cooperation agenda, particularly in the areas of reproductive health, family planning, maternal and child health, and population data management. The meeting also examined how PPD’s intergovernmental network of 28 Member States can serve as a platform for amplifying the impact of UNFPA Indonesia’s programmes and for facilitating the exchange of Indonesia’s best practices with other developing countries.
The meeting further explored the potential for joint programme development and resource mobilisation, with both sides expressing a shared commitment to translating the discussions into actionable partnerships. Professor Adelegan highlighted PPD’s strategic priorities, including the revival of the PPD Fellowship Programme, the Centre of Excellence initiative, and the organisation’s ongoing efforts to deepen South-South Cooperation.
The meeting concluded on a note of strong optimism and mutual commitment. Both Professor Adelegan and Dr. Mohtashami reaffirmed their dedication to advancing the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a strengthened and results-oriented partnership between PPD and UNFPA Indonesia.
