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Group Case Study (week 11) The Pork Barrel Scam in the Philippines Background: The Philippines, like many countries, allocates public funds to lawmakers for the purpose of funding development projects in their respective constituencies. This fund, known as the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), is commonly referred to as "pork barrel." In recent years, a significant scandal emerged surrounding the misappropriation of these funds. The case study delves into this scandal, examining the issues of corruption, accountability, and governance in the public sector. Case Study Problem: You are a consultant hired by a non-governmental organization (NGO) in the Philippines dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance. Your NGO is concerned about the lingering effects of the Pork Barrel Scam on the country's public sector and its implications for the government's credibility and service delivery. Reforms and Policy Changes: Investigate the reforms and policy changes that have been implemented in response to the Pork Barrel Scam. What measures have been taken to prevent a recurrence of such financial mismanagement? Civil Society and Citizen Engagement:Evaluate the role of civil society organizations and citizen engagement in exposing and addressing the scandal. How did civil society play a part in holding the government accountable? Recommendations:-Based on your analysis, propose recommendations for the Philippine government to strengthen transparency, accountability, and good governance in the public sector, with a particular focus on the use of discretionary funds. What steps can be taken to restore public trust and prevent future financial mismanagement? Your task is to analyze the following questions and provide recommendations for addressing these issues: Identifying_Corruption: Analyze the various forms of corruption and fraudulent practices that were uncovered during the Pork Barrel Scam. What were the mechanisms employed by politicians and other individuals involved in the scam to misappropriate public funds? Impacts on Public Trust: Discuss the implications of the Pork Barrel Scam on public trust in the government and its institutions. How has this scandal affected the citizens' perception of their elected officials and the public sector's integrity? Accountability.Mechanisms: Examine the existing accountability mechanisms and legal proceedings taken against those implicated in the scam. Assess the effectiveness of these mechanisms in holding