与国际上很多有关“中非合作论坛是中国实施宏大战略”的舞台、非洲只是消极被动的接受者的臆断相反，从酝酿、创建到正式运转，中非合作论坛的运作机制表现出明显的双边多层互动、共同推进的特点，且非洲方面从多个方面对论坛作出贡献。目前，论坛决策过程表现出逐渐科学化的特点，也明显具有因势利导和不断调整的特征，这意味着随着非洲各国对这种集体性协调机制态度的变化，论坛将出现更多元化的走向。结合这些现状和趋势的分析，本报告提出了有助于中非合作论坛可持续性的一系列建议。
Opposite to the popular myth that Forum for China-Africa Cooperation,(FOCAC) was the stage for "China's Grand Strategy" while Africa was just a passive player, the mechanism of FOCAC is in reality multiple-level interaction and joint promotion, from brewing and establishment to its operation. In the whole process, the African side has contributed a great deal in many ways. Currently, the decision-making process is more scientific and open to adjustments as time goes. The way forward of FOCAC may be more diversified, as African countries' approach towards the collective mechanism is transforming. This report also suggests how to adjust in order to keep the development of FOCAC more sustainable.
