Afghanistan: Life as the governor of Parwan province

31 January 2013 Last updated at 19:41 ET Help

As Afghanistan prepares for the departure of Nato forces by the end of 2014, the country faces an uncertain future.

As well as continuing militant attacks, and insecurity, there's a weak economy to deal with. So how are Afghan officials coping with these challenges?

Orla Guerin has spent a day with one man who is grappling with these problems, while trying to stay one step ahead of the Taliban.

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