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

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... ementation at the country level is presented. Next steps include comparisons of the proposed methodologies with selected knowledge assessment initiatives in specific industries/organizations.