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Belo Monte Dam: Brazil's Ambitious Hydroelectric Marvel
Nestled in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, the Belo Monte Dam stands as a testament to the country's ambitious pursuit of clean energy and…
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A shared record of how the world builds
WorldMilestone documents development projects across nations: what was built, how it was financed, what went wrong and what worked, so the next project starts with better information.
- 66projects documented
- 6world regions
- 2023first record published
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Who we are
WorldMilestone is an inclusive community of development enthusiasts, researchers and practitioners united by one goal: catalysing positive change worldwide. By examining successful projects, and learning from the setbacks, in different nations, we build a body of knowledge that supports better decisions and better problem-solving.
Our readers include professionals, researchers, policymakers and students who share a commitment to sustainable and inclusive development. Through dialogue and collaboration, we aim to close gaps in global development and encourage cooperation between nations.
What every project record covers
Each record follows the same outline, so projects can be compared across countries and sectors.
What was built
The project, where it is, who led it and what it set out to change.
How it was paid for
Funding sources, financing models and the costs involved, as far as public sources show.
What happened
Results, delays and the problems along the way, and the lessons other projects can take from them.
The record so far
66 projects across six regions, and growing. Pick a region to see what has been documented there.
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South America
Lima Metro Line 2: Transforming Peru's Capital
In the heart of Peru's bustling capital, Lima, a transformative project is underway—the construction of Metro Line 2. This ambitious urban…
South America
São Paulo Metro Line 6: Navigating the Concrete Jungle
In the bustling heart of Brazil's largest city, São Paulo, a dynamic urban transformation is underway—the construction of Metro Line 6. This ambitious…
Every project is a story. Every story is a lesson. And every lesson moves the world forward. WorldMilestone mission statement
What we stand for
Every region counts
We cover development stories from every continent, so no region's progress goes unnoticed or uncelebrated.
Accuracy first
Every story is grounded in research and factual accuracy, and presents balanced perspectives. When we get something wrong, we correct it. Report a correction
Collaboration
Progress happens through partnership. We connect communities, institutions and innovators who can learn from each other. Work with us
Lasting impact
We highlight projects that deliver durable, equitable benefits for communities and ecosystems, today and for the generations ahead.
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