Serbia’s cultural policy is implemented under the “Strategic priorities for the development of culture of the Republic of Serbia from 2021 to 2025”. At the national level, cultural policy in Serbia is primarily determined by the Vlada Republike Srbije (Government of the Republic of Serbia). Policies concerning culture and heritage are predominantly under the purview of government ministries.The key ministry responsible for these areas is the Ministarstvo Kulture (Ministry of Culture and Information) while some other ministries are slowly starting to deal with some aspects of cultural heritage protection. However, the integration of heritage policies across various ministries signifies a broader approach to cultural heritage, moving beyond these ministries as the sole entities responsible for heritage-related issues.

Serbia has yet to adopt a Strategy of Cultural Development of the Republic of Serbia, pursuant to Article 19 of the Law on culture and in accordance with the guidelines of the Secretariat for Public Policies. Several state agencies are tasked with drafting and implementing cultural policies at the national level. Republički Zavod za Zaštitu Spomenika Kulture (The Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments of Serbia) plays a pivotal role in cataloguing and conserving Serbia’s cultural heritage. The Serbian Cultural Development Strategy outlines the government’s commitment to the arts and heritage.