KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT IN DEVELOPING/DEVELOPED ECONOMIES: FRAMEWORKS AND IMPLEMENTATION EXAMPLES

This research in progress critically presents established methodologies recently adopted by international development institutions to assess knowledge maturity at the macro-economic level of a nation. It evaluates the advantages of specific measurement methodologies, but also contrasts the underlying assumptions of the measurement models. A more comprehensive assessment framework that integrates scorecards models with in-country workshops and culture nurturing is proposed. An example of its implementation at the country level is presented. Next steps include comparisons of the proposed methodologies with selected knowledge assessment initiatives in specific industries/organizations.