The Institute had had continued financial difficulties, stemming mainly from a decline in contributions from developed countries, despite the considerable advantage those countries drew from it, and from the high cost of rent and maintenance. ###>L'Institut a connu des difficultés financières persistantes, dues d'abord à la baisse des contributions des pays développés malgré les avantages considérables que ces pays en tirent et ensuite à la cherté du loyer et des charges.