Translate the following English sentence to French:
"However, despite legitimate efforts driven by historical links between certain European countries and developing countries, we are forced to admit that poverty is increasing throughout the world."
Cependant, en dépit de nos efforts légitimes au regard des liens historiques qui unissent certains pays européens et certains pays en voie de développement, force est de constater que la pauvreté progresse à l'échelle mondiale.