kunnskapsorgan
Kunnskapsorgan is a conceptual construct that denotes an organizational arrangement or system designed to manage knowledge resources within an institution or society. It encompasses governance, creation, storage, and dissemination of knowledge to support learning, decision making, and innovation.
The term combines kunnskap (knowledge) and organ (organ) and is used in Norwegian discussions on knowledge management
Functions include knowledge governance (policies, standards, access rights), knowledge creation and capture (documentation of research, projects,
A kunnskapsorgan typically comprises governance bodies or stewards, information managers, librarians or curators, and IT specialists.
Technology supports it through knowledge bases, content management systems, wikis, repositories, knowledge graphs, and AI-powered search
Contexts range from universities and public administrations to corporations and non profit organizations. While beneficial for
See also: knowledge management, information governance, knowledge repository.