A one-day Credit Management Training Program for Cooperative Rural Banks (CRBs) in the Kandy District was successfully conducted on 22 September 2026 at the Pallekele Cooperative Training Centre, under the purview of the Department of Cooperative Development of the Central Province organized by the Teccoop.
The program was conducted by Mr. Navindra Liyanaarachchi, Managing Director/CEO of Sustainable Lanka Impact Investing Network (SLIIN), following an invitation from Teccoop and the Department of Cooperative Development of the Central Province. Training was accompanied by Mr. Rohitha Annasiwatte, CEO of Teccoop.
The training brought together approximately 100 participants, including CRB Board Directors, Credit Committee Members, General Managers, Financial Services Managers, and other officers involved in credit operations.
The program provided comprehensive knowledge and practical awareness on cooperative credit management principles, with particular emphasis on delinquency management, loan recovery strategies, early identification of credit risks, and escalation mechanisms for recovery.
Participants actively engaged throughout the programme and provided positive feedback on the relevance and practical value of the training for strengthening credit management practices within CRBs.
The programme was also attended by the Commissioner of the Department of Cooperative Development, Central Province, together with senior officials of the cooperative sector.
SLIIN is pleased to contribute its expertise in financial inclusion, cooperative finance, MSME development, and responsible credit management towards strengthening grassroots financial institutions and supporting sustainable economic development.