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Benjamin Holzman
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May 12, 2020

Benjamin Holzman: Writing Portfolio

Below are links to some online writing samples: Not All News Stories are Created Equal I wrote this piece based on a Facebook post of mine that went quite viral. 2. Rethinking Governance This is a transcript I wrote for the opening video of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Citizen Engagement, which was later fashioned into a blog post. 3. Governance: Easier Said Than Delivered The below piece was published as a ‘Today’ story on the World Bank website in 2015.

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May 12, 2020

Benjamin Holzman: Mapping Portfolio

Below are some samples of ways to visualize data and tell stories through online maps. I built the following “web apps” using Esri’s ArcGIS Online software. 1. “Story map” of Washington DC’s museums View it here A basic “story map” that allows the user to go on a virtual tour of the museums in Washington, DC. The…

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Benjamin Holzman: Mapping Portfolio
Benjamin Holzman: Mapping Portfolio

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Apr 5, 2020

The Best COVID-19 Visualization You Haven’t Seen Yet

There are almost too many visual representations of the COVID-19 pandemic to count. Yet a couple of weeks ago, a guy names Aatish came out with this fantastic new way to visualize the pandemic. Covid Trends Visualizing the exponential growth of COVID-19 across the world.aatishb.com For me, the single most important visual representation of the COVID-19 pandemic is a variation…

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Apr 2, 2020

Why We Need A Global “Crush Corona Coalition”

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage countries across the globe, we need strategies to limit its impact not just over the coming weeks and months, but over the next few years. Every country has now accepted the need to impose strict social distancing rules (aka lockdowns) in order to…

Covid 19

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Covid 19

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Feb 12, 2020

Benjamin Holzman: Video Portfolio

Hi there! And welcome to my video portfolio. I’m a one-stop-shop that can execute all stages of a video project — from conception and shooting to editing and publishing. …

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Aug 8, 2016

Writing Sample 3 — World Bank ‘Today’ Story

The below piece was published as a ‘Today’ story on the World Bank website in 2015. — Governance: Easier Said Than Delivered Why running a government is like an elephant riding a unicycle — one move in the wrong direction and the whole thing can topple over. By Benjamin Holzman, Governance Global Practice Napoleon Bonaparte…

Government

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Writing Sample 3 — World Bank ‘Today’ Story
Writing Sample 3 — World Bank ‘Today’ Story
Government

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Aug 8, 2016

Writing Sample 4 — Article on 2012 US Election

Below is an article written for the Australian Jewish News about the 2012 US Presidential election. — New Yorkers Politically Active, Despite Hurricane By Benjamin Holzman The US presidential elections are just days away, yet New Yorkers were understandably more preoccupied with restoring their battered city to working order this week. …

Politics

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Politics

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Aug 8, 2016

Writing Sample 5— OurSay

Below is text taken from the ‘What Sets Us Apart’ document provided to potential clients — What Sets Us Apart OurSay leads to greater trust and favorability We believe good decisions rely on leaders and citizens connecting in meaningful ways that demonstrate transparency and accountability. …

Civic Engagement

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Civic Engagement

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Aug 8, 2016

Writing Sample 6— Plural Plus

Below is DVD text describing the‘Plural+’ Youth Video Festival that I coordinated while working at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC). — In a world too often characterized by intolerance and division, ‘PLURAL+’ — a youth video festival organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the…

Education

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Education

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May 28, 2016

Writing Sample 2— Rethinking Governance

Below is a transcript I wrote for the opening video of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Citizen Engagement, which was later fashioned into a blog post. — Hi, and welcome to this course on Citizen Engagement. As the Director of Governance and Inclusive Institutions here at the World…

Civictech

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Civictech

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Benjamin Holzman

Benjamin Holzman

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Benjamin Holzman currently works at the World Bank in Washington, D.C.

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