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While expenses were 9.9% lower than budgeted through February 2018—driven by a new economy-class travel policy and the termination of a consultancy in Argentina—the non-submission of voluntary contributions by several Parties is stressing the Directorate's ability to fulfill its mandate. The report also notes that the purchasing power of the Core Budget has decreased significantly since 1992 and that a proposed amendment to Article XIII regarding contribution increments has not yet entered into force.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iai-001848#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"As of 30 April 2018, the IAI received cash incomes equivalent to 52% of the approved contributions for the 2017/2018 fiscal year. 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