Habbie in the hot seat

Article Abstract:

Indonesia's third president B.J. Habibie was trained as an engineer rather than a national leader of 200 million people and his rise in politics was seemingly accidental. Habibie is quick to distinguish himself from his predecessor Soeharto. In 12 months the new president has implemented press freedoms, released political prisoners, and lifted restrictions on the number of political parties. Habibie has directed separation of the police from the military and seeks bottom-up decision making. He awaits the people's response to his political direction during June 1999 elections.

Cover Story, Political aspects, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Indonesia, Habibie, B.J.

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Harold Mitchell CEO-philanthropist

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Harold Mitchell, the Chief Executive Officer of media buyers Mitchell and Partners is worth AS$105 million, although he was born poor. The Melbourne-based businessman and philanthropist is the chairman of the National Gallery of Australia, and the president or a board member of numerous other arts organizations.

Australia, Column, Personalities, Philanthropists, Mitchell, Harold

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Shaun Mays

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Shaun Mays, managing director of Westpac's Financial Services, believes that ethical investment is becoming mainstream, and that banks can help raise standards. At Westpac, Mays has launched the Eco Share Fund.

Analysis, Social policy, Interview, Socially responsible investments, Westpac Banking Corp., WBK, Mays, Shaun

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