Martin Ferry

Martin Ferry is a Senior Research Fellow at the European Policies Research Centre (University of Strathclyde), specializing in EU regional policy analysis, cohesion policy evaluation, and structural funds management. He leads and collaborates on projects addressing policy implementation, territorial investments, and European governance. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals focused on reducing regional disparities and fostering economic growth.

• Expertise: Regional Policy Design, EU Policy Evaluation, Cohesion Policy Reform
• Key Projects: Quality Check National Reports for European Semester, IQ-Net Policy Exchange Initiative

His research emphasizes the practical application of place-based strategies and network-driven policy improvements. Ferry actively engages in European policy workshops and peer reviews, bridging academic insights with governmental policy design.

He has authored influential books and peer-reviewed articles on cohesion policy implementation and territorial development, with outputs downloaded over 100 times. His work impacts EU legislative proposals and shapes policy reforms through evidence-based recommendations.