Economists' Forum

Since 2019, the annual Asian Development Bank (ADB) Economists’ Forum has served as a platform for economists and staff to present and discuss original research, network, and learn cutting-edge techniques.

Waste to Energy in the Age of the Circular Economy: Best Practice Handbook and Compendium of Case Studies and Emerging Technologies

This handbook features best practices for integrating waste to energy and related technologies into the operations of various industries. It discusses current technologies, presents a conceptual example of municipal solid waste planning, and provides commentary on waste-to-energy initiatives.

Screening Tool for Energy Evaluation of Projects (STEEP): A Reference Guide for Assessing Water Supply and Waste Water Treatment Systems

The publication provides a detailed overview of STEEP and explains how to navigate the tool’s various interfaces when conducting energy use assessments of proposed or existing water supply and wastewater treatment systems. Since 2017, STEEP has been under continuous development based on pilot assessments carried out in various projects financed by the Asian Development Bank. STEEP is available online and can be downloaded for free.

 

Implementing a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia

This ADB Brief explains the rationale for a green recovery in Southeast Asia, what constitutes green recovery, and how it can meet multiple objectives in preventing future pandemics, pull the economy back on track, address the adverse impacts of climate change and bring the region towards sustainable and resilient growth. It emphasizes pursuing green opportunities in agriculture, clean energy oceans, urban development, transport, and circular economy practices.

COVID-19 and Energy Sector Development in Asia and the Pacific: Guidance Note

While COVID-19 has resulted in severe global health and economic crises, it also presents an opportunity for a green, sustainable, and resilient recovery enabled by sustainable energy. The guidance note looks into how the energy sector is responding across the region and what more can be done. It also highlights how ADB’s support to the energy sector is helping its developing member countries recover from the pandemic and achieve sustainable development.