On the present and future of European research on knowledge and information management

Although the research field of Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) has existed for almost a decade now, it is surprising that only few studies to date have been concerned with analysing its current status and its future prospects. This paper reports on the results of an empirical analysis undertaken on more than two hundred research projects in Knowledge and Information Management, currently funded by the Commission of the European Communities. A trend towards a gradual maturation of the presently prevailing research ´paradigm is identified, indicating a need for a paradigm shift´ that will provide a new direction and vision for future research in the area.