We Mourn the Tragic Death of Our Mexican Board Member

We deeply regret to announce the sudden and tragic recent death of our Mexican Board Member Mr. Carlos Javier Echarri Cánovas, Secretary General, National Population Council (CONAPO), Ministry of Interior, Government of Mexico. The entire PPD family, i.e., the Board and Executive Committee Members and the Partner Country Coordinators (PCCs) of 25 other Member Countries, Executive Director and Staff Members at PPD Secretariat, Africa Regional Office in Kampala-Uganda, China Program Office in Taicang-China and whole host of partners and stakeholders across the world mourns his unfortunate death.

The Chair of PPD Governing Board H.E. Dr. Li Bin, Hon. Vice Chairwomen, Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the Governing Board and Executive Committee Members, the Partner Country Coordinators (PCCs), the Executive Director and Staff Members of PPD Secretariat extend their deepest condolences to the National Population Council (CONAPO) of the Government of Mexico on this irreparable loss of a national iconic personality. The PPD family wishes the departed soul of Mr. Carlos Echarri rests in eternal peace and patience and fortitude to his family members to withstand this great tragedy.