CHAPTER 9

Practical Fail-to-Succeed Lessons from a Frugal Innovator

Bangladesh’s vast deltas empty into the Bay of Bengal, its rivers fed by the Himalayas to the north. It’s among the most populous countries in the world, yet its land area is smaller than Iowa. Bangladeshis are proud of their rich artistic, intellectual, and cultural traditions. The country is admired for its commitment to interweaving Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist minorities with its Muslim mainstream, and its groundbreaking advances in promoting social equity.

The country has faced its share of catastrophes: recurring floods, droughts, and famine (and now, the effects of climate change), exacerbated by its population’s economic vulnerability. Thanks to recent growth, annual ...

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