Evidence in an Era of Change: Insights from the Global Humanitarian Assistance 2026 Report and System-Wide Evaluative Learning.

What evidence should guide humanitarian reform in an era of rising needs and shrinking resources? 

This event brings together financing and evaluative perspectives to explore priorities for a more effective, accountable and adaptive humanitarian system.

As humanitarian needs continue to grow amid constrained resources and ongoing reform efforts, evidence-informed decision-making is more important than ever. This side event brings together two major sources of humanitarian evidence: the Global Humanitarian Assistance (GHA) Report 2026, the leading annual assessment of international humanitarian financing, and the Synthesis of Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluations (IAHEs), which distills lessons from major humanitarian crises over the past decade.

The discussion will examine key trends in humanitarian financing, including donor contributions, funding gaps and reform priorities, alongside system-wide evaluative findings on what has worked, where persistent challenges remain, and how humanitarian action can become more effective and accountable. Drawing on perspectives from Member States, local and national actors, humanitarian organizations and evaluators, participants will explore how evidence can inform collective choices on prioritization, localization, coordination, accountability and operational delivery.

The event aims to contribute to ongoing discussions on humanitarian reform and the Humanitarian Reset by highlighting practical lessons and evidence-based approaches for delivering meaningful results for people affected by crises.

Related Sites and Documents: Concept Note.

What are the Evidence in an Era of Change: Insights from the Global Humanitarian Assistance 2026 Report and System-Wide Evaluative Learning!

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