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Local NGOs<br />

3 NGOs were identified in the survey. A total <strong>of</strong> 191 S&C groups <strong>and</strong> 5,036<br />

members were recorded.<br />

Loans<br />

A total number <strong>of</strong> 504 loans were issued in the year 2000. A total sum <strong>of</strong> SLR<br />

5,030,000 was disbursed for the same period. An average <strong>of</strong> SLR 9,980.16 per<br />

loan can be calculated. The rate <strong>of</strong> interest rates charged on loans is 24%.<br />

Savings<br />

A total number <strong>of</strong> 3285 savings accounts existed by the end <strong>of</strong> the year 2000. A<br />

total sum <strong>of</strong> SLR 1,706,633 was saved. An average <strong>of</strong> SLR 519.52 per savings<br />

account can be calculated. The rate <strong>of</strong> interest paid on savings ranges between 8%<br />

to 10%.<br />

District Notes<br />

THE SIDA ‘Start Your Own Business’ project operates in this district. Please<br />

refer to the SIDA pr<strong>of</strong>ile in Part A <strong>of</strong> this report for more details.

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