Mark Horner

The SME Market in The Democratic Republic of the Congo

What is a Small to Medium Enterprise in The Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are businesses that maintain revenues, assets or a number of employees between certain thresholds. Each country has its own definition of what constitutes a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). Small and medium-sized enterprises in Africa are generally businesses with no more than 250 employees, though some countries have lower limits.

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The  SME Market in The Democratic Republic of the Congo
Image: T. Thielemans

How big is the SME Market in The Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Small and medium-size enterprises play a hugely important role in the economy of The Democratic Republic of the Congo. They outnumber large firms considerably, employ vast numbers of people and are entrepreneurial in nature, helping to shape innovation and support local communities.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a population of over 84,068,091 people.

What help is available for SMEs in The Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Help for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) includes virtual peer-to-peer advisory boards. With our blended model utilising Zoom and supplemented by in person meetings we are able to support and grow businesses anywhere in the world. Our growing network of Regional Directors ensure that we have suitable people to help you whatever your language or time zone.

Africa

Help for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) includes virtual peer-to-peer advisory boards. With our blended model utilising Zoom and supplemented by in person meetings we are able to support and grow businesses anywhere in the world. Our growing network of Regional Directors ensure that we have suitable people to help you whatever your language or time zone.


Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with Belgium
🇨🇩 Kinshasa🇧🇪 Brussels     🇨🇩 Kalamu🇧🇪 Ixelles     🇨🇩 Lubumbashi🇧🇪 Liège    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with Republic of the Congo
🇨🇩 Kinshasa🇨🇬 Brazzaville    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with Germany
🇨🇩 Bokungu🇩🇪 Losheim am See     🇨🇩 Kalemie🇩🇪 Steinheim    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with Italy
🇨🇩 Bukavu🇮🇹 Palermo    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with Thailand
🇨🇩 Kinshasa🇹🇭 Ubon Ratchathani    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with Turkey
🇨🇩 Kinshasa🇹🇷 Ankara    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with Tanzania
🇨🇩 Watsa🇹🇿 Dodoma    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with South Africa
🇨🇩 Kinshasa🇿🇦 Johannesburg    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with Zambia
🇨🇩 Lubumbashi🇿🇲 Ndola