THERE ARE ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVES TO FORCED EVICTIONS

Jakarta's informal sector  is not being offered any options by Jakarta's governor. 
In most other Indonesian cities acceptable agreements can be reached between the informal sectors and governments.

To solve problems for the city and the poor on a large scale partnerships between government, people and other actors are necessary. Through such partnership cities can be planned to take into account the realities of the city and how it really functions. 

Without the informal sector Asian cities cannot function. 
In reality,  they build most of the housing and transport most of the people and goods, recycle most of the garbage - and do so at extremely low cost.  Planners need to take into account these realities and formalize these efficient processes whilst also removing the exploitative aspects. 

There are abundant examples of how to do this -  in Indonesia, Thailand, Pakistan, India - throughout Asia. We request the Governor of Jakarta to take a look at the Alternative Plans devised by Jakarta's poor and the UPC.      See the comparison of plans for Pedi Cab drivers HERE