; and (5) the Secretary of State should— (A) increase the number of fellows from Africa participating in the Mandela Washington Fellowship above the estimated 700 fellows who participated during fiscal year 2021; and (B) identify additional ways to connect YALI alumni to United States public and private resources and institutions. 3. Young African Leaders Initiative program (a) In general There is established the Young African Leaders Initiative (referred to in this section as YALI ), which shall be carried out by the Secretary of State. (b) Purpose YALI shall seek to build the capacity of young African leaders in sub-Saharan Africa in the areas of business, civic engagement, or public administration, including through efforts— (1) to support young African leaders by offering professional development, training, and networking opportunities, particularly in the areas of leadership, innovation, civic engagement, elections, human rights, entrepreneurship, good governance, peace and security, and public administration; and (2) to provide increased economic and technical assistance to young African leaders to promote economic growth, strengthen ties between United States and African businesses, build resilience to predatory lending practices, and improve capacity in key economic areas such as tendering, bidding, and contract negotiations, budget management and oversight, anti-corruption, and establishment of clear policy and regulatory practices. (c) Fellowships (1) In general YALI shall support the participation in the United States in the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders of fellows from Africa who— (A) are between 25 and 35 years of age; (B) have demonstrated strong capabilities in entrepreneurship, innovation, public service, and leadership