Project : Rural Finance Sector Development Project

Donor : Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils, Government of Sri Lanka

Client : Asian Development Bank

The objective of the project was to strengthen rural finance sector institutions for the provision of efficient service delivery by Rural Finance Institutes (RFIs). Also, the project enhanced the outreach of sustainable and appropriate rural finance services and thereby contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction. EML provided technical expertise in capacity development for micro finance training institutions; strengthening the demand side through support for village –based micro enterprises. The project involved the Central Bank, 6 regional banks, Samurdhi Banking Sector, and regional cooperative banks.