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Knowledge Management Education and Training in the Middle East

Hassanzadeh, Mohammad; Rahimian, Samaneh; Malekolkalami, Mila

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Title
Knowledge Management Education and Training in the Middle East
Author(s)
  • Hassanzadeh, Mohammad
  • Rahimian, Samaneh
  • Malekolkalami, Mila
Issue Date
2023-11
Keyword(s)
knowledge management, education and training, Middle East, universities, organizations
Geographic Coverage
Middle East
Abstract
This research aims to explain knowledge management (KM) education and training in the Middle East. Additionally, the identification of KM education and/or training courses at universities and institutions, their status, and their strengths and weaknesses in the Middle East were studied through a systematic review. Also, the KM education and training topics in all seventeen Middle Eastern countries were investigated, revealing that Iran, UAE, Israel, and Türkiye are among the most active Middle Eastern countries in KM education and training. “Advanced statistics,” “knowledge management systems and technologies,” “bibliometrics,” “knowledge mapping,” and “business analytics and strategic intelligence” are the top topics of training at Middle East universities. Fifty-three education and training courses are covered in the Middle East, in comparison to ninety-eight across the world. Hence, it can be concluded that KM education and training topics in the Middle East are at a suitable level in the global context. Twenty-five KM education and training topics are not included in the KM curriculum of the Middle East. Most Middle Eastern countries should accelerate their KM education and training activities to keep pace with prominent countries that train in KM, to include academic education, workshops, webinars, e-learning, and seminars.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Series/Report Name or Number
Volume 72, Issue 2, November 2023
Type of Resource
text
Language
eng
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Library Trends 72 (2) November 2023: International Perspectives on Knowledge Management Education [Restricted Access] PRIMARY
This special issue includes eleven articles from around the world, representing nine regions or countries, across six continents in which authors have shared their experiences with knowledge management (KM) education in their geographic area. There are several common themes throughout the world regarding KM education. First, universities throughout the world have attempted or are attempting to develop KM as a unique discipline with explicit titles and content. KM education in some countries (e.g., the United States and Canada) appears to be in decline as represented by the decline in courses or programs. While this is anecdotal, it is likely to be more the result of name/title changes rather than substantial differences in content. As technology has changed over the past twenty-five years or so, the label of KM has been under some debate as to whether it should be replaced with something more reflective of this change. For example, data analytics is joined with KM in the introductory article by Hawamdeh and Madali. In other countries (e.g., Brazil), however, KM education is on the rise. Regardless of the name, the number of jobs in KM and the projected market for KM suggest that work in this field is growing and in increasing demand.