A Lei de informática como política pública de fomento às tecnologias da informação e comunicação (TICS) no país: uma análise da interação entre a indústria e a academia (2015-2016)

Abstract

This paper analyzes the interaction between the two main actors in the implementation of Law no. 8,248/1991 (Informatics Law): the Industry and the Academy. In investigating the mechanism of the law regarding promoting Research and Development (R & D) projects in Information and Communication Technologies (TICs) sector carried out by Industry and Academy partnerships, the papers considered the fundamental elements to understand the phenomenon and its results, in order to deepen the concepts and analyze the perspectives from scientific and empirical observation. In this perspective, the paper established 2015 and 2016, as the period for the analysis, when it will be assessed the total number of agreements in place and the information related to the institutions and projects carried out under an agreement. The theme relates to issues pertaining to Public Policy as it investigates the Information Technology Law as a mechanism established to foster R & D in the ICT sector, and its consequences for the scientific and technological development of the country. The main question that led to this research was how the interaction between the Industry and the Academy becomes effective under the Information Technology Law. The hypothesis considered that measuring only quantitative results, based on aggregated values of the products and services resulted from the Industry and Academy R & D contributions, do not guarantee greater public policy efficiency. The research was based on theoretical references related to Public Policy, the model of the Triple Propeller and it has also considered the legal framework and historical data related to the Information Technology Law. The methodological approach adopted used bibliographic research, descriptive documentary research, and field research, as well as primary data collected through a structured questionnaire with the actors involved. The data analysis results indicate that by adopting better indicators, that public policy can be enhanced; suggesting government actions can be defined based on some of the instruments discussed in this paper.