此論文將探討和分析中華民國與馬紹爾群島共和國的外交關係史，其次是針對於中華民國對馬紹爾群島共和國的援助和貢獻來進行審查。本論文也提供了三個重要的議題，這些議題有助於我們更佳瞭解中華民國如何協助馬紹爾群島共和國的運作以及馬紹爾群島共和國現在所正面臨的挑戰。相較於過去，中華民國在全球的定位上越加複雜，本論文也將深入暸解及探討中華民國在國際社會中的作用，尤其是對低度開發國家的重大貢獻。在本論文中也將大量的提及中華民國對馬紹爾群島共和國的援助政策。

This thesis report analyzes the history of diplomatic relations between the Republic of China (ROC), Taiwan and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), followed by the examination of Taiwan’s foreign aid and contribution to the country. It provides three important questions that help us understand how the Taiwan’s assistance to the Marshall Islands are operated and what challenges they are facing. With the complexity of Taiwan’s global status, this report leads us to further understand the vital role of Taiwan in the international community, particularly its significant contribution toward the underdeveloped countries. In this study, we are going to use the case of Taiwan’s foreign aid policies to the Marshall Islands.

Chapter 1: Introduction 

I. Introduction	………………………………………………………………….………1					
II Research Question…………………………………………………………………...4
III. Research Objective……………………………………………………………..….6
IV. Research Approach…………………………………………………………..…….8
V. Research Limitation………………………………………………………………..11
VI. Research Hypothesis………………………………………………………………11
VII.  Organization……………………………………………………..……………..12

Chapter 2: Term Explanation & Literature Review 
I. Term Explanation
    A: What is Foreign Aid?........................................................................................15
    B: Who Provide Foreign Aid?................................................................................17
    C: Who Receive Foreign Aid?...............................................................................22
    D: Taiwan ODA Background on International Stage…………………………….25

II: Literature Review
    A: Pros of Foreign Aid…………………………………………………………..27
    B: Cons of Foreign Aid………………………………………………………….31

Chapter 3: Taiwan’s Aid to the Marshall Islands 
I. Nature of Taiwan’s Aid (Soft Power Strategy) ……………………………………35
II. Taiwan’ Aid to the Marshall Islands Annual Budget……………………………...40
III. Taiwan’s Aid to Marshall Islands Compact Trust Fund (CTF)………………..…45





IV. Taiwan Technical Assistance………………………………….…………………….49
        (A) Humanitarian Aid:………………………………………………..………50
        (B)Taiwan Technical Cooperation……………………………………………54
        (C) Others……………………………………………………………………..57

Chapter 4: Challenges Facing Taiwan/Marshall Islands Relations
I: PRC Presence and Pressure toward Pacific Allies…………………………….………58
II: Taiwan’s Recent Diplomatic Breakaway…………………………………..…………66
III: Marshall Island Misused of Taiwan’s Aid………………………………………...…69
IV: Climate Change………………………………………………………………………69

Chapter 5: Conclusion
I: Major Findings…………………………………………………………………………71
II: Suggestion for Future Cooperation……………………………………………….…...74

Bibliography 

Table of Figures
Figure 1: Map of the Marshall Islands…………………………………….…..14
Figure 2: Overview of Taiwan ODA 2013……………………………..……..26
List of Table
Table 1: Interview……………………………………………………………10
Table2: Top 10 DAC Donor countries……………………………………...…18
Table 3: ODA Spending by DAC members in 2017 against 0.7% targe……...21
Table 4: Top 10 Multilateral Donors…………………………………………..22
Table 5: Top 10 ODA Recipients…………………………………………..….24
Table 6: Third Quarter Annual Aid from Taiwan to RMI………………….…43
Table 7: ROC Total Contribution to RMI CTF ………………………………47
Table 8: RMI, ROC and USA Contribution to CTF…………………………..48
Table 9: PRC Allies in South Pacific …………………………………………61
Table 10: ROC Allies in the South Pacific ……………………………..…….63
Table 11: Current Allies of Taiwan…...............................................................67

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