fraction of the actual costs incurred by them in main­ taining their contingents, was made in March 1982 and met those claims only up to December 1976. UNFICYP is financed in part by the troop-contributing Governments and in part by Governments making vol­ untary contributions. These contributions have con­ sistently fallen short of needs. Moreover, the rate of accumulation of the resulting defo:it has been growing, since voluntary contributions have been running in recent years at approximately $9 million per six-month period, while expenses have increased from $11 mil­ lion to $15 million for a six-month period. The ac­ cumulated deficit up to the period ending 15 December 1982 is approximately $101 million. Additionally, nearly $15 million are required to meet that portion of the total cost of UNFICYP for the six-month period ending 15 June 1983 that is normally financed by vol­ untary contributions. This would leave costs of ap­ proximately $36.3 million, based on past practice, to be met by the troop-contributing countries, a figure that includes both certain reimbursable extra costs and the non-reimbursable regular costs incurred by them which these countries finance at their own expense (see annex). I. consider it essential to make every possible effort to rectify the serious financial situation confron(ing UNFICYP. I, therefore, once again urgently request Governments to consider increasing their contribu­ tions or to begin making voluntary contributions if not made before, in order to replenish the UNFICYP Spe­ cial Account. I also wish to express the hope that the regular financial contributors to the UNFICYP Ac- 8 count will find it possible at least to maintain the level of their contributions. I appeal to your Government to respond promptly and generously with a voluntary contribution to enable UNFICYP to carry out its important function. (Signed) Javier PEREZ DE CUELLAR Secretary-General ANNEX Financial position of the United Nations 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the financial situation of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), including the deficits and the need for contributions from member states. It highlights the growing financial burden on the organization and the importance of increasing contributions to maintain its operations.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade