The United  Nations  E-Government  Survey  is  produced  every  two  years  by  the  Department  of  Economic  and  Social  Affairs.  It  is  the  only  report  in  the  world  that assesses the e-government development status of the 193 United Nations Member States. It serves as a tool for decision-makers to identify their areas of strength  and  challenges  in  e-government  and  to  guide  e-government  policies  and strategies. The publication also highlights emerging e-government trends, issues and innovative practices, as well as challenges and opportunities of e-gov-ernment development.