What we are trying to do is to create a social business in Bangladesh, a joint venture to create restaurants for common people. Good, healthy food at affordable prices so that people don't have to opt for food that is unhealthy and unhygienic.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of providing affordable and healthy food to the community.
Muhammad Yunus expresses his vision of establishing a social business that aims to make nutritious food accessible to everyone in Bangladesh. This initiative targets the needs of common people, ensuring that they do not have to resort to unhealthy and unhygienic food options, thereby promoting better health and well-being in the community.
In practice
In a community meeting discussing public health, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of affordable nutrition.
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