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[CIPO NEWS VOLUME 1 OF 2016] January 31, 2016 Newsletter Volume 1 of 2016 THE BUSINESS REGULATION PROGRAM IN LAC PHASE II BUSINESS ENTRY REFORM - DOMINICA A System Testing is 100% completed utilizing the test cases developed to validate the acceptability of the software product for User Acceptance Testing entrance.

Two Data Entry Clerks have been recruited through the National Employment Program (NEP) to assist with data cleansing and the User Acceptance Testing effort.
Data cleansing effort is in progress where over 2,275 files have been reviewed and updated in the data entry portal.

Public Relations for activities the project has been heightened through participation of the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) in a radio programme.

The main objective of the programme was to inform the public of the role and benefits of CIPO.
In addition, the Voices of Change radio program on February 4th, 2016 will feature the Online Companies Registration System.

CARICOM synergy interventions continue and Dominican representative participated in the review of the Regional e-Filing system.

The System is expected to go live this year among the 12 member states including Dominica.

E-payment architecture has been provided to the firm for development.
1 | P a g e [CIPO NEWS VOLUME 1 OF 2016] January 31, 2016 Project Highlight Phase II Business Entry Reform Project duration is from April 2015 to May 2016.

Implementation of the project plan is in progress where 70% of the Medium Term Activities have been completed.
Activities completed include the following:  User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is in progress where review and validation of the business processes and requirements is being executed  Business Continuity Plan (BCP) has been developed  Correction of issues identified and enhancement of interoperability between agencies are in progress.
A total of 278 items have been successfully tested out of the 284 identified (97.88%) Next Steps      Firm completion of development of enhancement/issues User Acceptance Testing Beta Testing of the e-Regional System Develop Training/Workshop Plan Continue working with CARICOM on synergy activities CIPO: www.cipo.gov.dm IRD: www.ird.gov.dm For more information on the stakeholders’ visit:    DSS: www.dss.dm   DotGov Solutions: http://www.dotgovsolutions.net IDA:www.investdominica.com For further Information, please contact Companies and Intellectual Property Office (CIPO): Tel: 1(767) 266-3358 Email/Website: cipo@dominica.gov.dm or www.cipo.gov.dm 2 | P a g e