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Manisha is an economist interested in energy, agriculture, and climate change issues. Prior to ADB, she was Assistant Professor of Economics at Knox College, USA. Manisha has a PhD in Economics from University of Massachusetts, Amherst and bachelor’s degree from Mount Holyoke College, USA.
Wen joined ADB PRCM in 2019 where she mainly works on the ADB’s flagship publication, the Asian Development Outlook PRC chapter. Prior to joining ADB, she worked 6 years as a macroeconomic analyst in private financial sector. A Chinese national, she has a BS in Economics from the University of Manchester and a MPhil in Economics from the University of Oxford.
Prior to joining ADB, Francesco worked for about ten years as a researcher focusing on the impact of environmental contamination on natural ecosystems and wildlife. After leaving academia, he has worked as an environment and ecology consultant in several projects around Asia, including renewable energy plants, large coastal infrastructures, and natural resources development
Steve Peters is a Senior Energy Specialist (Waste-to-Energy) in the Energy Sector Group of the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, Asian Development Bank. He is responsible for developing the knowledge base, project development and implementation in waste to energy and supporting projects across waste, the circular economy and ocean impacts.Prior to joining
Haidy supports the review of ADB financed projects to ensure core labor standards are implemented according to ADB’s social protection requirement. She coordinates and contributes to ADB’s internal and external engagement on labor related issues. Before joining ADB, she worked with World Vision Cambodia as Director of Advocacy and Communications on child protection, child