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Local NGOs<br />

2 NGOs were identified in the survey. A total <strong>of</strong> 48 S&C groups <strong>and</strong> 785<br />

members were recorded.<br />

Loans<br />

A total number <strong>of</strong> 2,000 loans were issued in the year 2000. A total sum <strong>of</strong> SLR<br />

4,546,679 was disbursed for the same period. An average <strong>of</strong> SLR 2,273.34 per<br />

loan can be calculated. Interest rates charged on loans ranges between 20% <strong>and</strong><br />

24%.<br />

Savings<br />

A total number <strong>of</strong> 2,615 savings accounts existed by the end <strong>of</strong> the year 2000. A<br />

total sum <strong>of</strong> SLR 2,390,195 was saved. An average <strong>of</strong> SLR 914.03 per savings<br />

account can be calculated. Interest rates paid on savings ranges between 8% <strong>and</strong><br />

12%.<br />

District Notes<br />

SCN partner with Sithuwama organisation <strong>and</strong> implement micr<strong>of</strong>inance<br />

components in Ambangaga <strong>and</strong> Palagala divisions. Detailed financial figures are<br />

not available. Please see SCN ‘ pr<strong>of</strong>ile’ in Part A <strong>of</strong> this report..<br />

The UNDP Civil Society Organisation Project working in this district has 22<br />

active village societies with 989 female members <strong>and</strong> SLR 606,988 savings<br />

invested as <strong>of</strong> September 2001. 943 loans have been disbursed with a total<br />

volume <strong>of</strong> SLR 3,012,025 for the same period.

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