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Local NGOs<br />

6 NGOs were identified in the survey. A total <strong>of</strong> 2,819 S&C groups <strong>and</strong> 15,194<br />

members were recorded.<br />

Loans<br />

A total number <strong>of</strong> 1,289 loans were issued in the year 2000. A total sum <strong>of</strong> SLR<br />

11,049,500 was disbursed for the same period. Of the 5 NGOs who provided<br />

complete information, an average <strong>of</strong> SLR 5,572.15 per loan can be calculated.<br />

Interest rates charged on loans range between 18% <strong>and</strong> 24%.<br />

Savings<br />

A total number <strong>of</strong> 10,731 savings accounts existed by the end <strong>of</strong> the year 2000. A<br />

total sum <strong>of</strong> SLR 5,508,617 was saved. Of the 5 NGOs who gave complete<br />

information on savings, an average <strong>of</strong> SLR 513.34 per savings account can be<br />

calculated. Interest rates paid on savings range between 9% <strong>and</strong> 12%.

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