An intergovernmental agreement (IGA) is a formal pact between governments, outlining their collaboration on a specific issue. In the realm of transnational whistleblower protections, IGAs play a critical role in establishing a framework for cooperation between countries.

IGAs can encourage the development of consistent whistleblower protection laws across participating nations. This fosters a more predictable environment for whistleblowers who might expose wrongdoing that transcends national borders. These agreements can facilitate the exchange of information between government agencies investigating international misconduct, allowing for more comprehensive investigations and ultimately, stronger enforcement actions.