This report, “Re|Shaping Cultural Policies,” from 2018 by UNESCO, serves as a pivotal instrument for implementing the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. With 146 ratified Parties, including the EU, the Convention guides efforts to enhance capacities in cultural creation, production, and dissemination. Emphasizing governance, artist mobility, sustainable development, and human rights, it aligns with the 2030 Agenda. The report, evolving since 2015, assesses global cultural policies, spotlighting positive regional initiatives, digital adaptation, gender disparities, trade barriers, and artist vulnerabilities. Offering vital statistics, it is indispensable for shaping effective and equitable cultural strategies.