SMEs and the Provision of Basic Social Services in the Republic of Congo

The results showed that SMEs whose owners have a higher level of education contributed to the construction of educational infrastructure and job creation, compared to SMEs whose owners do not have a higher level of education. Conversely, SMEs whose owners are satisfied with their business are less likely to contribute to the construction of educational and healthcare infrastructure and job creation, compared to SMEs whose owners are dissatisfied with their business. This disparity can be explained by the fact that when an SME owner is satisfied with their business, it does not necessarily mean that their company generates sufficient financial surpluses to fund the construction of educational infrastructure. Satisfaction may stem from the stability of the business, the level of employee income, or the control they exercise over their business, and not necessarily from the profit margin, which may be limited.