As it was already pointed out earlier, currently Dire Dawa is in a process of fundamental reform programs. As part of the reform programs, the provisional administration had geared its attention to the construction of houses and to the promotion of local development. These activities and other development activities currently undergoing in Dire Dawa will create ample opportunities for the Investement specially those who are and will be engaged in the construction sector and production of furniture and related items.

Dire Dawa is located near the Djibouti Port and the countrys only railway line which connects Djibouti and Addis Ababa passes through the city. This situation will make easier the export of products and the import of raw materials, spare parts and machineries

Dire Dawa has a relatively small geographical size. Among others, this will make the implementation, monitoring and introduction of timely adjustments of regional policies relatively easier and manageable.
The availability of minerals such as sand, stone, clay etc. will create favorable opportunity especially for Investment who are engaged in construction and related activities

Dire Dawa is relatively equipped with good physical infrastructure facilities In addition to the already existing capacity many of the infrastructures supplying government institutions had already began or have a plan to further expand their present capacity to meet future demands of the development activities in the administration

As it was already pointed out earlier, Dire Dawa has a long history as a hub for trade and industry. The experience of the various people, who are participating in a range of activities related to trade and industry, accumulated over the past years is considered as a potential for the development of Opportunity

The presence of various learning institutions like Dire Dawa University, Alemaya University, Dire Dawa Technique Colleges and private colleges will also contribute to enhance the availability of skilled manpower