Knowledge Management in Public Administration Institutions

Nowadays knowledge management has emerged as one of the most important area in management practices and is established as a basic resource for profit and also non-profit firms and economies. Any organization that wishes to acquire sustainable competitive advantages must make the most of all the knowledge it possesses and put it to good use. The need for the introduction of knowledge management in the public administration is the result of not only the pressure of the European Union, as well as current global trends and constantly growing demands of citizens on the quantity and quality of information. This article aims to highlight the most significant factors influencing the building of knowledge management in the specific field of public administration.