3. As can be observed from the results of the diamond model, the part of the diamond reflecting the related and supporting industries is the most distorted one implying that the country has a great problem in that area especially its being landlocked. Hence, Ethiopia has to give priority to the building of infrastructure such as road networks and railroads whereby export goods can efficiently be transported to the outlets. Furthermore, the country has to solicit as many seaport outlets as possible
in order to avail its export goods and maximize its export revenue and increase its competitiveness internationally. Such improvements can lead to a reduction of prices of export commodities such as coffee.