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Local NGOs<br />

7 NGOs were identified in the survey. A total <strong>of</strong> 968 S&C groups <strong>and</strong> 11,709<br />

members were recorded.<br />

Loans<br />

A total number <strong>of</strong> 1,050 loans were issued in the year 2000. A total sum <strong>of</strong> SLR<br />

9,299,634 was disbursed for the same period. Of those who provided complete<br />

information, an average <strong>of</strong> SLR 8,856.79 per loan can be calculated. Interest rates<br />

on loans range between 14% <strong>and</strong> 24%.<br />

Savings<br />

A total number <strong>of</strong> 11,188 savings accounts existed by the end <strong>of</strong> the year 2000. A<br />

total sum <strong>of</strong> SLR 4,466,034 was saved. Of those who gave complete information<br />

on savings, an average savings <strong>of</strong> SLR 399.18 per account can be calculated.<br />

Interest rates on savings range between 7% <strong>and</strong> 12%.

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