; and (2) to provide increased economic and technical assistance to young leaders in Negev Forum countries, key partners in regional integration, and other regional actors to promote economic growth and strengthen ties between the United States and such groups. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to support the creation of the YMELI program and other people-to-people exchange programs. (f) Fellowships The YMELI program shall award fellowships through the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program to eligible young leaders. (g) Regional leadership centers The YMELI program may establish regional leadership centers in Negev Forum countries and key partners in regional integration to offer training to eligible young leaders. (h) Activities (1) United States-based activities The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall oversee all United States-based activities carried out under the YMELI program. (2) MENA-based activities The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies , shall support activities carried out under the YMELI program in Negev Forum countries, key partners in regional integration, and other regional actors, including by providing— (A) access to continued leadership training and other professional development opportunities, including online courses, technical assistance, and access to funding, for alumni of the YMELI program upon the return of such alumni to their home countries; (B) training to eligible young leaders at regional leadership centers established in accordance with subsection (g) and through online and in-person courses offered by such centers