Jean Philbert Nsengimana (Phil) is the chief digital health adviser at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. He also serves as a special adviser to the Commons Project and the Digital Impact Alliance, working to unlock the full potential of technology and data for Africa's prosperity. Prior to those roles, he served as the minister of youth and ICT in the government of Rwanda for six years. During his tenure, he spearheaded the Smart Africa Alliance and YouthConnekt Africa – two Pan-African organizations focused on accelerating digital transformation and youth empowerment.