In October 2001, CSD in partnership with three commercial banks and a cooperative promoted Swabalamban Laghubitta Bikas Bank Ltd. under the Development Bank Act of 2052. Swabalamban Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (SWBBL) initiated its microfinance activities from January, 2002. It is now ‘D’ class institution and in the years developed products and services befitting their needs of target members. SWBBL believes in delivering microfinance services at the doorsteps of its members and serve the deprived and socio-economically marginalized communities. It makes conscious effort to revisit and refine its products, services, delivery models and channels. As a national level institution, it has presence in all seven provinces and works towards financial inclusion, women empowerment and entrepreneurship development thereby moving a step closer to the goal of alleviating poverty in Nepal.