本文從發展援助的諸多問題切入，追溯台灣協助非洲國家發展經濟的歷史，並以交往四十二年的馬拉威為例，檢討台灣援助非洲的成果。作者認為按市場機制的農業合作才能持續有效，純粹善意的農業援助則會受到許多當地因素制肘，不但難以改善貧困，還容易引起受援者依賴與怨懟。  

This paper studies the challenges and problems Taiwan encountered in its development assistance to its African allies. Specifically, it examines the case of Malawi, where Taiwan has placed teams for 42 years. The author contends that only market-oriented agricultural cooperation can be sustainable. Farming assistance based purely on charity faces numerous local obstacles, and thus not only fails to improve poverty, but also generates dependence and resentment.