Case Studies

European Commission 2024–2025

MFF 2028–2034 Policy Lab: Regional Industrial Priorities

ematch is leading a Policy Lab for DG REGIO to define regional industrial priorities for the next Multiannual Financial Framework. The project involves extensive stakeholder engagement, quantitative analysis of regional economic structures, and development of evidence-based policy recommendations that will shape EU cohesion policy direction for the coming decade.

Role

Lead Consortium Partner

Duration

18 months

Region

EU-wide

Key Outcomes

Deliverables & Impact

• Policy recommendations for MFF 2028–2034 cohesion priorities
• Regional industrial priority mapping across EU regions
• Stakeholder consultation synthesis reports
• Quantitative analysis of regional economic structures

Industrial Policy Regional Development EU Policy

Government of Poland 2024

National CCUS Infrastructure Strategic Planning

Strategic planning for Poland's national Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage infrastructure development. The project included techno-economic feasibility analysis of various CCUS configurations, site selection criteria development, and integration with existing industrial clusters to support the country's decarbonization targets.

Role

Technical Advisor

Duration

12 months

Region

Poland

Key Outcomes

Deliverables & Impact

• CCUS infrastructure development roadmap
• Techno-economic feasibility analysis for capture technologies
• Storage site assessment and ranking
• Investment cost estimates and financing options

Energy Transition CCUS Feasibility Study

Government of Poland 2024

Industrial Hydrogen Production & Import Pathways

Comprehensive feasibility analysis of industrial hydrogen production and import pathways to support Poland's national energy strategy. The project evaluated domestic production options (electrolysis, SMR with CCS) alongside import corridors from North Africa and the North Sea, providing cost comparisons and supply security assessments.

Role

Lead Analyst

Duration

8 months

Region

Poland & EU

Key Outcomes

Deliverables & Impact

• Hydrogen production cost comparison (LCOH analysis)
• Import corridor assessment (pipelines, ammonia carriers)
• Demand forecasting by industrial sector
• Policy recommendations for hydrogen strategy

Hydrogen Energy Strategy LCOH

World Bank 2023–2024

Cohesion Policy Impact Evaluation Framework

Development of a comprehensive impact evaluation framework for EU Cohesion Policy programs in Central and Eastern Europe. The project established methodological standards for counterfactual evaluation, designed indicator systems, and delivered capacity building workshops for managing authorities across multiple countries.

Role

Methodology Lead

Duration

14 months

Region

CEE Region

Key Outcomes

Deliverables & Impact

• Evaluation methodology handbook
• Indicator system for program monitoring
• Capacity building workshops (5 countries)
• Pilot evaluation of selected programs

Impact Evaluation Cohesion Policy Capacity Building