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Young African Leaders Network Did you miss the March 26th ‪#‎ YALICHAT‬? Here are some of the responses from Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel

#YALICHAT Highlights: @stengel Highlights from Twitter chat held March 26, 2014. Responses from Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel. YALN @YALNetwork· 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @negscharlesThanks for question. Many similar ones. Decisons still underway. #YALICHATtomorrow on broad issues. Connect w/ @YALNetwork 4 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @KrishMangarooYes, we want to help Africans invest in each other. We've been excited already to see all of you interacting with each other! 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @RICHARDRWABASOLYes, we want #YALIto go on and on, even after President Obama leaves office. That's what he wants! 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @Sonde_NkoleFrankly, I'd love to know what you all think about that. We want to encourage entrepreneurship and you all working with each... 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @yerwabeYes, terrorism is a serious concern, and the US supports the people of Nigeria in their struggle against violent extremism. 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @sara_ele90America's African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) means there are no tariffs on most African products coming to the US. That... 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @johnkasoka1We support good governance and transparency everywhere. Democracy is not just about elections but wise governance. 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @lbjawaraAfrica has 6 of 10 fastest growing economies in world. But there is also great poverty. Free trade, rule of law, good governance. 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @SamuelOpiyo1 #TradeAfricaseeks to increase internal & external trade within Africa. Trade begins at home! 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @hilar15 @StateDeptis committed to social inclusion in all our programs. http:// ow.ly/uZxL1 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @AAbiolat @YALNetworkconnect the next generation of entrepreneurs, educators, and activists with resources from the US government. 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @WillGodyAgree! We're encouraged by some positive signs but still deeply troubled by the violence. You should pitch in yourself. 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @EliasTedlaWe focus on that because we want Africans to have the skills to grow their own economies. #prosperity 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @NERDAfricaThrough @YALNetwork, we have created a forum for discussion and creative solutions. #YALICHAT 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @yarz1223Mandela believed education was a prerequisite to leadership. And a good breakfast. No joke about that last one. 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @ferdyadimefeYALI leaders can become the engines of educational development in their own countries. That's how all education starts. 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @YounisebzWomen are at the center of our efforts at promoting development and prosperity in Africa. #yalichat 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @AndreaNguvuTrade Africa is a partnership that seeks to increase trade within Africa. @JohnKerrybelieves in entrepreneurship 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @khanprestThis is also a great opportunity for young leaders to connect with each other across countries. #YALIchat 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @tkaylovesnaijaMandela believed that confidence and the ability to listen to others was the key to African leadership. 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @monditieThe overwhelming response to @WashFellows is one reason we created @YALNetwork. We want to continue to engage with you. #YALIchat 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @ShulikaLSAs President Obama has said, when women are educated they drive economic growth and they invest more in their communities. 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @cookiethaga @StateDeptand Obama want to foster prosperity and free societies everywhere. We want to engender young leaders who can do that 3 days ago Rick Stengel @stengel @MatePamelaAs a former journalist I know you have a great platform to teach women about GBV. You should use it. 3 days ago for more follow this link:-<"http://storify.com/Ghanathink/barcamp-accra-2013-1st-set-of-breakouts-1?utm_source=story&utm_media=storypage&utm_content=related"\>
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