Foreign aid is seen as the opportunity for poor and underdeveloped countries to receive opportunities for well-being and growth from healthier countries. Today, most African countries receive aid every year, as the continent is still seen as the poorest in the world economically. SOURCE.AYODELE) Although there are many resources available, there is a lack of exploitation opportunities, slowing down the overall progress of the region. The most influential reasons that determine the previous conclusion are government corruption and external economic interests of the participating countries. The following essay will argue that foreign countries should not further evaluate a financial outcome that benefits them instead of considering the real needs of Africa. Therefore, land is seen as a place of opportunity for making money and this will be demonstrated through the analysis and comparison of two opposing points of view. Additionally, a case study will be used to support the thesis, leading to the presentation of personal opinion based on ethical theories and evidence. The case study chosen to support the thesis is “The Effectiveness of Foreign Aid”, conducted by Uliane Appolinario in 2009 at the University of Geneva, mainly focused on Zambia. However, it gives a very good image of what is happening in Africa as a whole since the document compares the positive effects but also the constraints. Additionally, it strives to give a good explanation of the investing government as well as the internal aid department in many African countries. The methodology involved bringing together statistics, charts, positions and any source of evidence to determine whether aid is doing more good or harm to the continent overall. ...... middle of paper ...... helping the poor where needed. On the other hand, African governments should take full advantage of aid so that the goods and services serve the development of the country concerned. As a result, the less amount of aid allocated to a state, the closer it is to succeeding on its own. However, it is important to recognize that depending on where and how it is delivered, aid is likely to be effective. For example, Unicef ​​"genuinely rebuilds countries, like Sierra Leone, after a civil war." SOURCES UNICEF has implemented many programs based solely on the agency of aid. A lot of them are actually built non-profit, which really shows that there is still some empathy around us. As a result, foreign aid has a good chance of succeeding over time if it is well understood and properly used.In conclusion,