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Local NGOs<br />

2 NGOs were identified in the survey. A total <strong>of</strong> 320 S&C groups <strong>and</strong> 3,500<br />

members were recorded.<br />

Loans<br />

A total number <strong>of</strong> 559 loans were issued in the year 2000. A total sum <strong>of</strong> SLR<br />

5,650,685 was disbursed for the same period. Of the 1 NGO who provided<br />

complete loans information, an average <strong>of</strong> SLR 12,364.74 per loan can be<br />

calculated. Interest rates charged on loans are 13% <strong>and</strong> 24%.<br />

Savings<br />

A total number <strong>of</strong> 142 savings accounts existed by the end <strong>of</strong> the year 2000. A<br />

total sum <strong>of</strong> SLR 599,271 was saved. Both NGOs provided complete information<br />

on savings. An average <strong>of</strong> SLR 4,220.22 per savings account can be calculated.<br />

Interest rates paid on savings are 9% <strong>and</strong> 10%.

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