Telecottage: e need for the development of the quarterly information sector in developing countries

Abstract

The growing importance of the techn%gica/ innovations in the westem countries is one of a number of factors promoting the coming of the information based societies. The concepsts that underlies the quatemary
information sector, the polítical structure, values and demands are examined.
Emphasizes the role of the entrepreneurial leadership and the challenges need to overcome societal problems and barriers of a deve/oping country in
order to cope with the te/ecottage innovation - approach, including mass utility and convivial information systems. Stresses the challenges and changes at the internationa/ and nationallevels in the information based industries,
with special reference to economic and política/ aspects. Presents the main characteristics of the evolution of the computer and the software industries
in Brazil. Draws on main trends, factors and responsabilíties in the creation of the quaternary information sector. The scenary and the roles played by the
main institutions there are anaJysed. Suggests goa/s. strategies and actions
to carry on the enerprise of being a post-industria/ society. with a te/ecottage approach in a deve/oping country.