Mark Horner

The SME Market in Kongo Central

What is a Small to Medium Enterprise?

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). Certain size criteria must be met and occasionally the industry in which the company operates in is taken into account as well. Small and medium-size enterprises play a hugely important role in the economy. They outnumber large firms considerably, employ vast numbers of people and are entrepreneurial in nature, helping to shape innovation and support local communities.

The  SME Market in Kongo Central
Image: MONUSCO/Myriam Asmani

How big is the SME Market in Kongo Central?

The SME market represents a huge opportunity. While exact figures are difficult to obtain because the definition varies between countries, it is estimated that there are over 360,000,000 SMEs worldwide.

What help is available for SMEs?

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.

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
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Kinshasa๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Brussels     ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Kalamu๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Ixelles     ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Lubumbashi๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Liรจge    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with Republic of the Congo
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Kinshasa๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Brazzaville    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with Germany
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bokungu๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Losheim am See     ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Kalemie๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Steinheim    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with Italy
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bukavu๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Palermo    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with Thailand
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Kinshasa๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Ubon Ratchathani    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with Turkey
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Kinshasa๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Ankara    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with Tanzania
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Watsa๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ Dodoma    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with South Africa
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Kinshasa๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Johannesburg    
Democratic Republic of the Congo has links with Zambia
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Lubumbashi๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Ndola