The difficulty of being a dauphin

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Henri de Castries is likely to be the man selected by Axa chief executive and chairman, Claude Bebear, to succeed him. Bebear aims to ensure that the succession occurs smoothly, with time for training, and the avoidance of a power struggle. Bebear joined Axa when it was a small company, gained the top job, and helped Axa to develop. De Castries worked at the French treasury before working at Axa. De Castries is unfitted for imitating Bebear, and has to draw on his own strengths.

Insurance, Insurance Carriers and Related Activities, INSURANCE CARRIERS, Management, Officials and employees, Insurance industry, AXA Group, de Castries, Henri

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Credible lightness of being

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Mixed views continue to be expressed about the role of architects in encouraging sustainable development. Some observers feel that architects should place strong emphasis on ensuring that materials used are environmentally clean. Consideration must also be given to embodied energy in various materials. Technology may also play a role in reducing the environmental impact of architecture, as it may make certain buildings, such as banks, obsolete.

Analysis, Environmental aspects, Architecture, Sustainable development

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The fun of being a multinational

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Several multinational corporations have become the targets of protests in 1996 for allegedly unethical activities in developing countries. Royal Dutch/Shell's ties to Nigeria have been criticized, while Unocal is one of a handful of firms that is under fire for for having invested in Myanmar.

Foreign investments, International business enterprises, Multinational corporations, Demonstrations and protests, Developing countries, Public opinion

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