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.