Young African Leaders Initiative

How To Pass YALI Semi-Final Interview 3
- Development, Entrepreneurs
- January 13, 2015
A lot of people have been asking me for tips on Mandela Washington Fellowship’s YALI interview process. From my experience in 2014, and in the days to come, I will be sharing some tips. I invite other YALI Fellows from Nigeria to share their experience too. Please note that this is simply a guide based
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South African Young Leaders Invited To Apply For Mandela Washington Fellowship 3
- Development
- September 10, 2014
ENTERPRISE54 – The US Embassy in South Africa has announced the opening of applications for the 2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship. The Mandela Washington Fellowship invites 500 young African Leaders to spend six weeks in June and July 2015 at a leading US university studying one of three tracks: public management, civic leadership, or business and
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25 Young African Business Leaders Hosted By Yale University 0
- Development
- August 25, 2014
ENTERPRISE54 – This summer, 25 young business leaders from Africa – including a Nigerian healthcare professional fighting the national war on synthetic drugs and an award-winning solar energy expert from Ghana – arrived on Yale’s campus to engage in a six-week program centered on business, entrepreneurship and community service. The brand-new program was hosted by
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USAID Invests $38 Million in New YALI Centers to Support Young, Emerging Leaders in Africa 0
- Development, Money
- July 30, 2014
ENTERPRISE54 – President Barack Obama has announced that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will invest more than $38 million toward four regional Leadership Centers that will train thousands of Africa’s emerging leaders and foster connections, creativity, and collaboration in sectors critical to Africa’s growth and development. USAID’s investment was more than matched by
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Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative: White House facts 0
- Development
- July 28, 2014
ENTERPRISE54 – Today, during a town hall with 500 young African leaders, President Obama will announce the expansion of his Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) which was launched in 2010. Through YALI, the United States is investing in the next generation of African leaders, and has committed significant resources to enhance leadership skills, bolster entrepreneurship, and
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