# Open Conversations: Building Public Goods to Expand Human Freedom (Chris Szymczak)

- Channel: [Funding the Commons](https://streameth.org/funding_the_commons)
- Date: 2025-10-07
- Duration: 04:11
- Topics: Chris Szymczak
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-SLTVObKwQy4
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLTVObKwQy4

## Description

Chris Szymczak from UNICEF’s Office of Innovation shares his insights on the role of digital public goods in empowering young people and advancing international development. He discusses how open-source technology can drive UNICEF’s mission and highlights the importance of involving youth in shaping the future. Chris also explores how UNICEF is collaborating with Funding the Commons to open new avenues for funding and innovation, especially in areas like blockchain and DAOs.

Produced by Funding the Commons in Tokyo, July 2024.

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