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Local NGOs<br />

11 NGOs were identified in the survey. A total <strong>of</strong> 2,026 S&C groups <strong>and</strong> 13,502<br />

members were recorded.<br />

Loans<br />

A total number <strong>of</strong> 2,068 loans were issued in the year 2000. A total sum <strong>of</strong> SLR<br />

31,339,501 was disbursed for the same period. Of those who provided complete<br />

information, an average <strong>of</strong> SLR 7,485.17 per loan can be calculated.<br />

Savings<br />

A total number <strong>of</strong> 9,012 savings accounts existed by the end <strong>of</strong> the year 2000. A<br />

total sum <strong>of</strong> SLR 11,545,132 was saved. Of those who gave complete information<br />

on savings, an average <strong>of</strong> SLR 1,171.60 per savings account can be calculated.<br />

District Notes<br />

Overall, there appears to be quite a strong NGO presence in the Ampara district.<br />

Notably, 5 NGOs are made up <strong>of</strong> Muslim groups, who do not operate interest on<br />

either savings or credit <strong>and</strong> levy a service charge on borrowers.

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