This report was commissioned by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) as an input to the development of its 2026-2030 strategic plan. It outlines a set of proposed strategic priorities and approaches to guide PMNCH’s work and activities over the next 5-year period, reflecting the global context for PMNCH’s mission and work as well as its unique value and role. Two other reports were also commissioned as inputs into the strategic planning process: an independent external evaluation, carried out by Kinaura Partners (formerly Global Health Visions), and a review of PMNCH’s structure and governance by another individual consultant.
This report reflects extensive consultations with a range of stakeholders, including Board and Committee members, funders, constituency and working group representatives, development partners, and external experts. It includes an overview of global trends and conditions that will shape the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents over
