The Humanitarian Accountability Report (HAR) 2026 is the next edition of CHS Alliance’s flagship report on the state of quality and accountability in the humanitarian sector.

This page provides an overview of the HAR, how it is developed, who is involved, and what to expect from the 2026 edition.

What is the HAR?

The Humanitarian Accountability Report (HAR) will set out what is at stake for the accountability to affected people (AAP) agenda and the values underpinning it amidst the current funding realities and the Humanitarian Reset. An evidence-based report, the HAR will analyse the state of accountability to people affected by crisis, bringing together sector-wide data, research, and practitioner insight to:

  • Identify trends in accountability practice

  • Highlight persistent gaps and systemic challenges

  • Showcase progress and innovation

  • Provide practical recommendations for strengthening people-centred approaches

The HAR serves as both a reflection point and a forward-looking roadmap for improving how the humanitarian system listens to, responds to, and is accountable to crisis-affected people. Most importantly, the HAR is produced following contributions and synthesis from multiple stakeholders across the humanitarian sector.

When was it last published?

The most recent edition was published in 2022, Humanitarian Accountability Report 2022: Accountability is Non-Negotiable.  This edition examined system-wide accountability performance, highlighted recurring safeguarding and AAP challenges, and called for stronger collective ownership of accountability commitments.

HAR 2026 will build on this foundation, tracking progress and identifying where renewed effort is needed.

How is the HAR 2026 developed?

The process includes several stages:

  1. Scoping and evidence planning – defining key questions and priority themes

  2. Evidence collection – reviewing data, research, evaluations, and sector reporting

  3. Stakeholder consultation – gathering practitioner insight and lived experience perspectives

  4. Analysis and drafting – identifying patterns, trends, and priority recommendations

  5. Peer review and validation – strengthening quality and sector relevance

  6. Publication and launch

Throughout the process, the emphasis remains on rigour, transparency, and practical relevance.

Indicative Timeline

The HAR 2026 will be published in late summer (July) 2026.

Contribute to the HAR

We are currently inviting our members and partners to contribute to the report via a short 9 question survey, which takes 15-20 minutes to complete. Participant data will be critical in understanding what progress has been made, innovations in shifting power, as well as areas of friction. With your consent, selected quotes may be featured directly in the publication.

Please take part in the forthcoming survey, link to come.