Entrepreneurship in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Theories, Fields, Challenges, and Prospects

Entrepreneurship is emerging today as an indispensable economic and social phenomenon in the modern world. Far from being merely an economic driver, entrepreneurship is a comprehensive phenomenon that engages all dimensions of social life. By combining economic and social dimensions, entrepreneurship serves as a strategic lever for sustainable development. It not only creates businesses and jobs but also reinforces the values of solidarity, creativity, and responsibility within societies.To fully grasp its richness, it must be approached with an interdisciplinary, critical, and contextualized perspective. We must also listen to the voices of entrepreneurs themselves-in all their diversity, contradictions, and aspirations.In a rapidly changing world, fostering responsible and inclusive entrepreneurship is a key challenge in building more resilient and equitable societies. The opportunities offered by digitalization, green entrepreneurship, and inclusive entrepreneurship point to a promising future waiting to be explored and developed.