Evidence at a turning point Key findings from the synthesis of Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluations

This session presents the synthesis of findings from past Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluations (IAHEs), a review commissioned to distil key insights from seven system-wide evaluations. The synthesis provides a clear and accessible overview of existing evidence, highlighting issues of strategic relevance for the international humanitarian system. It also offers a meta-analysis of recurring themes across evaluations, identifying systemic strengths, persistent challenges, and patterns that warrant collective attention. Finally, the exercise proposes system-wide recommendations informed by this cross-evaluation analysis. The publication of this synthesis comes at a pivotal moment, as the humanitarian system is undergoing significant shifts in structure, policy, and operating environments. Ensuring that these changes are grounded in robust evidence is essential. The session will include a presentation of the main findings of the synthesis and a discussion of their implications for system-wide learning and reform. Speakers: Gabriella Waaijman | Chief Programme Delivery and Impact Officer, Save the Children Tom Delrue | Head of Resident Coordinator’s Office, UN in Turkiye Edward Kallon | Humanitarian Coordinator in Zimbabwe James Darcy | Independent Consultant This event is facilitated by Juliet Parker, Director, ALNAP Timestamps: 02:20 Introduction 05:55 Presentation of IAHE synthesis by James Darcy 24:15 Discussion with the panel 59:59 Concluding remarks 📚The full IAHE Synthesis report will be released soon and announced via IASC, ALNAP, and social media channels. In the meantime, you can access a summary of key findings and recommendations at this link: IAHE_Synthesis_Brief.pdf 📬 You can also subscribe to our general bulletin to stay updated on upcoming resources and events: http://eepurl.com/dv90s5 ALNAP - https://alnap.org #HNPW #IAHE #ALNAP