This is a high-level self-assessment tool that can provide help in assessing a country's readiness for crowdfunding.  This is one possible tool to gauge cultural perception from individuals regarding key factors identified as important in the applicability of crowdfunding within a culture or country.  This tool is currently in its validation phase and will be updated as more data becomes available.  While individuals can complete the self-assessment to gauge their own perceptions, it is suggested that more than 20 market participants/actors including policy makters, NGOs, investors, and entrepreneurs complete the self-assessment to gain a wider range of option.  The report is free of charge.  More detailed information about how individual countries rank can be acquired by contacting sherwood@theccagroup.com.