Dr Richard Dackam Ngatchou
Demographer and former UNFPA Representative who helped shape censuses, family planning policy, and demographic governance across Africa
Trusted by institutions across Africa and beyond
Affiliations and Collaborations
Organizations Dr. Richard Dackam Ngatchou has worked with throughout his academic and professional career
Transforming Demographic Data into Governance Tools for Africa's Development
Over three decades, Dr Richard Dackam Ngatchou has guided governments, UN agencies, and national statistical offices in more than twenty African countries. His work links population data, maternal health, and family planning with concrete policy reforms, including the creation of the National Family Planning Programme (PNPF) in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Policy Impact
Helped launch the first national family planning programme in DRC, recognized in Family Planning in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Confronting the Chaos (Bertrand, 2022).
Census Leadership
Led and advised population and housing censuses across Western and Central Africa, introduced GPS cartography, thematic census products, and cost-optimization frameworks.
Thought Leadership
Author of landmark work on maternal education and child mortality, census cost strategies, and the history of censuses in Africa.
Areas of Expertise
Specialized knowledge developed through decades of field work and policy leadership across Africa
Census and Policy Work Across Africa
UNFPA Country Representative
- Gabon
- Congo-Brazzaville
- Democratic Republic of Congo
Census Advisory & Technical Support
Provided census design, cost optimization, and demographic analysis support to over 20 countries across Western, Central, and Eastern Africa through UNFPA/CST-Dakar.
Seeking Expert Guidance on Census or Population Policy?
Dr Dackam Ngatchou advises governments, UN agencies, and development partners on population data, census strategy, and demographic policy across Africa.