BIIC Talks: your new economics program in TV format
Driven by the vision of a bank that informs, supports, and inspires, BIIC offers a unique audiovisual platform designed to decipher economic challenges, expose real-world situations, share concrete experiences, and present accessible solutions for entrepreneurs.
The program is hosted by Robert Brazza, a leading figure in the African audiovisual landscape, whose experience and insightful perspective will combine rigor, a personal touch, and in-depth analysis.
BIIC Talks adopts a 52-minute format structured around conversations with several guests from the private, public, and institutional sectors. The program positions itself as a space for dialogue and understanding, designed for the general public as well as for executives, decision-makers, SMEs, students, and all economic stakeholders wishing to better understand the dynamics of the country.
Through this initiative, BIIC reaffirms its role as a partner bank for SMEs and its commitment to contributing to Benin's economic transformation. This approach is fully aligned with the institution's CSR strategy, which aims to make economic information more accessible, support the skills development of entrepreneurs, strengthen the national economic culture, and encourage innovation. The issuance also seeks to highlight local successes and build trust among economic stakeholders, while fostering constructive dialogue between the public and private sectors.
The first episodes will address key issues for the national economy. The transition from the informal to the formal sector, as well as the opportunities offered by exporting, will open the series by exploring growth prospects for local businesses.
The second episode will focus on the relationship between SMEs and public procurement, demonstrating how a renewed partnership can foster broader and more sustainable access to opportunities offered by the government.
The third episode will analyze payment delays and their impact on companies' cash flow, while highlighting possible mechanisms to strengthen the financial resilience of SMEs.
Finally, the fourth episode will offer an in-depth analysis of guarantee schemes, introducing a modernized approach focused on governance, risk sharing, and the creation of solutions better suited to entrepreneurs' ambitions. By giving a voice to those who take action every day and showcasing inspiring journeys, BIIC Talks aims to become an essential event, a tool for understanding, and a catalyst for impact for all those involved in Benin's economic development.
The second episode will focus on the relationship between SMEs and public procurement, demonstrating how a renewed partnership can foster broader and more sustainable access to opportunities offered by the government.
The third episode will analyze payment delays and their impact on companies' cash flow, while highlighting possible mechanisms to strengthen the financial resilience of SMEs.
Finally, the fourth episode will offer an in-depth analysis of guarantee schemes, introducing a modernized approach focused on governance, risk sharing, and the creation of solutions better suited to entrepreneurs' ambitions. By giving a voice to those who take action every day and showcasing inspiring journeys, BIIC Talks aims to become an essential event, a tool for understanding, and a catalyst for impact for all those involved in Benin's economic development.