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Local NGOs<br />

3 NGOs were identified in the survey. A total <strong>of</strong> 1,262 S&C groups <strong>and</strong> 9,924<br />

members were recorded.<br />

Loans<br />

A total number <strong>of</strong> 683 loans were issued in the year 2000. A total sum <strong>of</strong> SLR<br />

4,470,250 was disbursed for the same period. An average <strong>of</strong> SLR 6,545.02 per<br />

loan can be calculated. Interest rates charged on loans is between 18% <strong>and</strong> 24%.<br />

Savings<br />

A total number <strong>of</strong> 10,284 savings accounts existed by the end <strong>of</strong> the year 2000. A<br />

total sum <strong>of</strong> SLR 2,345,153 was saved. An average <strong>of</strong> SLR 228.04 per savings<br />

account can be calculated. Interest rates paid on savings is 10%.

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