Effects of Access to Credit on the Performance of SMEs in the Congo

This paper proposes to analyze the effects of access credit on performance SMEs in Congo. To this end, we used theoretical model developed by Stiglitz and Weiss (1981). From an econometric point view, estimated a multiple linear regression using ordinary least square technique due absence endogeneity. application, as well statistical analyses that followed, were carried out microeconomic data from survey very small, medium-sized enterprises artisans Congo, which was thanks contributions managers National Institute Statistics (INS). As result, it found is neutral with respect SMEs. result led economic policy implication.