NATO-TV

As Afghans and their candidates wait for results from Saturday’s parliamentary elections, NATO TV reports on some of the activity which took place.

Package about how Empowering local women empowers the local economy. That's the thinking behind the inauguration of a new women's center in Herat, Afghanistan, built with the help of the Italian Provincial Reconstruction Team. Women will take business classes and have a marketplace for their handicrafts as well as having a support network for widows and victims of domestic abuse. Produced by Ruth Owen. With Titles.

Package about Afghanistan's Agricultural Fair. From pomegranates to potatoes, on a site on the outskirts of Kabul, hundreds of farmers have put their produce on show at Afghanistan’s Agricultural Fair. Produced by Mel Preen. This version includes voiceover and graphics.

Since the Afghan security forces took over full control of Kabul’s security, the number of attacks in the Afghanistan capital has fallen. It’s mainly down to an improvement in policing. Produced by Melissa Preen

Italian, American and Afghan forces have driven Taliban out of the Bala Murghab valley in Badghis Province. Here, they celebrate their success in working together and allowing locals to come back to their homes. Produced by Ruth Own. Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, NATO member countries are being encouraged to buy more locally, which it’s hoped will lead to job creation and contribute to the long-term economic development of the country. Produced by Melissa Preen. Includes sound bites from Masood, Civil engineer, Mark Sedwill, NATO Senior Civilian Representative. Major General Hubert De Vos, Head of Resources, ISAF , Mike Capstick, Peace Dividend Trust. This video also available in high definition

In Afghanistan, President Karzai is pushing for a negotiated end to the war, bringing insurgents to the table and getting them to denounce violence. There are sound bites from Maj. Gen. Phil Jones, NATO Reintegration Team, Burhanuddin Rabbani, High Peace Council, Arsala Rahmani, Former Taliban, and Mahsoom Stanekzai, High Peace Council. Produced by Mel Preen.

Package about Profile of the twice Nobel Peace Prize nominated Dr. Sima Samar. With constant media debate on talking to the Taliban, the head of the Independent Afghan Human Rights Commission claims that there can be no peace without justice. Produced by Ruth Owen. Afghanistan

An Afghan rock band speak about their hopes and ambitions as they travel to Istanbul to play at the 5th NATO Afghan Students Forum. There are sound bites from Siddique Ahmad, Kabul Dreams bassist. Produced by Ruth Owen. Also available in high definition.

The soldiers of 16 Air Assault Brigade work side by side with their counterparts in the Afghan National Army to bring stability and peace to Nahr-e-Serraj, Helmand. This version includes graphics and reporter voiceover.