Laws protecting whistleblowers have been in place for over two
decades in some countries, however it is only recently that
effective laws and procedures have begun to be studied
comparatively and become one of the priorities of the G20.
At the G20 summit in Seoul in 2010, G20 leaders adopted
whistleblower protection as a key element of their global
anti-corruption strategy. They highlighted the fundamental value of
whistleblowers to governments and companies as a first and often
best early warning system for the types of corruption and
regulatory failure now proven as critical risks to the global
economy. Since this time, whistleblower protection has been an
important key factor of financial, economic and regulatory
cooperation between G20 countries. Moreover, not only has
whistleblowing maintained its prominent position on international
and national anti-corruption agendas, but the issue has grown in
importance and highlighted whistleblowing's relevance as
