NEW YORK, 16 April 2026 — In a significant step toward deepening global partnerships, Professor Dr. Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan, Executive Director of Partners in Population and Development (PPD), paid a courtesy visit to Ms. Dima Al-Khatib, Director of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC). The high-level meeting took place at the UNOSSC Office in New York during the 59th Session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD59).
The meeting underscored the shared commitment of both organizations to advancing the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the Global South.
During the meeting, Professor Adelegan formally introduced himself as the newly appointed Executive Director of PPD and provided a comprehensive update on the organization’s current strategic initiatives. The dialogue centered on the critical importance of the collaboration between PPD and UNOSSC in addressing the complex demographic and health challenges facing developing nations.
As the only intergovernmental organization dedicated specifically to promoting South-South Cooperation in reproductive health, population, and development, PPD holds a unique position within the international development architecture. Professor Adelegan emphasized that PPD highly values its strategic partnership with UNOSSC, noting that their joint efforts are essential for scaling successful interventions and mobilizing resources.
The meeting concluded with a mutual reaffirmation of the strong ties between PPD and UNOSSC. Both leaders expressed optimism about the future of their partnership and the tangible benefits it will deliver to the 28 member countries of PPD and the broader Global South.
