The National Population Council is a government agency that was established by an Act of Parliament in 2014 to coordinate the implementation of the National Population Policy and Population Programme, and to advocate for the integration of population factors in development planning in accordance with the agreed framework under the National Development Plan.

The National Population Council transitioned from the Population Secretariat that was established in 1988 as a semi-autonomous institution under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

MANDATE:

•     Mobilize resources for implementation of the country population policy and programme;
•     Play an advocacy role for population issues in Uganda;
•     Promote the integration of population factors in development planning at the national and lower levels in accordance with the agreed framework under the National Development Plan;
•      Promote, guide and coordinate the implementation of the National Population Policy and programme;
•     Interpret, review and recommend appropriate changes in the National Population Policy;
•     Popularize the National Population Policy;
•     Analyse, interpret and document demographic trends including fertility, mortality, urbanization and migration and their implications on socio economic development;
•     Align the population policy and programs with population related national policies, other national planning frameworks as well as international instruments;
•      Provide guidelines for preparation and review of population profiles and plans of action at national and lower levels in accordance with the agreed framework under the National Development Plan;
•      Build capacity at Central and Local Government levels for the implementation of the population programme;
•      Commission research and policy oriented studies to inform policy and programming;
•      Publish and disseminate the Annual Population Report, other population publications and reports;
•      Promote collaboration and strategic partnership for population and development within Government agencies, civil society organizations, private sector, cultural and religious institutions at various levels;
•      Establish strategic partnerships with development partners;
•      Monitor and evaluate the country population program in accordance with the agreed framework under the National Development Plan; and
•      Undertake any other relevant activities.

Strategic Objectives:

•     To promote the integration of population variables in development planning at national, sector, district and lower levels.
•     To promote collaboration and partnerships among government ministries, agencies, institutions and civil society organizations that address population issues.
•     To develop capacity for efficient and effective implementation of population policies and programmes.
•     To mobilize resources for programs that address population issues at national and lower levels.
•     To monitor and evaluate the implementation of the National Population Policy and programmes.