The recent G-8 meeting in Scotland, as well as concerts and celebrity activism, has put a spotlight on the amount of international assistance reaching the countries and peoples of Africa. This is understandable in light of the continent’s persistent poverty, seemingly endless conflicts, and the prevalence of HIV-AIDS and other infectious diseases.
最近在苏格兰举行的八国峰会，以及除此之外的音乐会和名人活动，将人们的关注焦点放在了非洲各国和人民所受到的国际资助的数量上。考虑到非洲长期贫困、表面看来永无止境的冲突以及艾滋病和其他传染疾病的盛行，这是可以理解的。如果国际援助的目标正确、条件适当，它就能产生积极的、与众不同的效果。