The role of non-governmental organizations in Taiwan’s Diplomatic Relationships with Africa

This research seeks to find out the possibilities for Taiwan to maintain and build the relationships within the African continent through non-governmental organizations (NGO). The constraints on Taiwan’s space in the international community makes Taiwan's diplomacy restricted in the international system, and diplomacy with African countries cannot last for long without intervention. Therefore, NGOs with low political implications play an important role in Taiwan's diplomacy. The research has two main objectives. First, to understand the role of NGOs in reinforcing the Taiwan’s diplomacy. Second, to explore the contribution provided by Taiwanese NGOs.