Jakarta has just concluded its tenure as Indonesia’s capital and plans to continue as the country’s economic center.

The challenge of solving the Jakarta problem

Over the years, Jakarta has been plagued by various problems such as flooding. Lack of access to clean waterinadequate housing, poor waste management, traffic congestion and pollution.

“We have a slogan – Restore Jakarta. One of the ways to restore Jakarta is to create regulations that support ecological interests,” said Syahroni Fadhil, environmental policy advocacy officer at WALHI Jakarta.

“For example, checking companies that discharge waste into rivers. Have such environmental audits been conducted?”

Jakarta will Establishing “cluster” committees to coordinate development plans It has satellite cities such as Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Cianjur.

Urban planning expert Nirwono Joga told CNA that the committee, which was established under the Jakarta Special Region Law, may face challenges in trying to solve the city’s many problems.

“Regional heads in Jakarta and its satellite cities have different party backgrounds and different interests. Don’t forget that they have their own development agenda,” he said.

“For example, if we talk about floods and providing clean water to Jakarta, is it the same problem for them? If they are forced to participate in dealing with floods, providing clean water, what good will it do for them, for their city, (and) their constituents?”