A large group of researchers and program experts were
identified and asked to submit three ideas for improving
newborn health outcomes by 2025 (Box 2). Two hundred
of the most productive researchers, representing a broad
range of technical expertise and regional diversity, identified
through Web of Science® ranking tools, were invited
by email to propose research questions on newborn health
and birth outcomes. A further 400 program experts in newborn
health programmes were also invited to propose research
questions.