The debate over the failure of international aid to produce development, together with the current financial crisis, have added weight to arguments against development assistance. But the argument should not be about whether to provide aid – no one can question the many successes that aid has brought, or its importance in providing a safety net for those who would otherwise be left to suffer.
这些问题必须由非洲人自己处理，但我们的国际伙伴可以发挥重要作用。关于国际援助无法带来发展的争论在目前的金融危机背景下已经扩大了反对发展援助观点的影响。但争论的焦点不应集中在是否提供援助 —— 没有人能够质疑援助所带来的成功，以及援助在为受难者提供安全保障方面所发挥的重要作用。