# Functional Architecture

OpenCRVS 1.9 is a major rewrite to support the configuration of any number of civil events with existing core, support and admin functions.\
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It is seen as a stepping stone to supporting in OpenCRVS 2.0 (with this a new functional architecture will be shared):

* custom business process record workflows (eg. attestation, senior approvals, escalations)
* hierarchy of offices and jurisdictions (control what records users can view and action)
* verifiable credentials

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