Every year, between 350,000 and 500,000 women die from causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, with over 99 percent of all cases occurring in developing countries. Further, almost half of all child deaths occur within the first days of life...Public–private partnerships are key to expanding access to [health services], particularly in hard-to-reach areas…Public–private partnerships can contribute to ensuring that health facilities are fully functional in terms of appropriate supplies and resources. Public–private partnerships can contribute to creating demand for health services through innovative approaches towards health communication among beneficiaries…Public–private partnerships can play a major role in supporting the use of new technologies and approaches to address gaps in health information and reporting.