Gender and development were addressed as a cross-sectoral issue, and constitute part of the terms of reference of the parliamentary network set up to assist in the implementation of the Programme of Action adopted by the Conference.
性别与发展问题被认为是贯穿各部门的问题，是为协助执行该会议通过的《行动纲领》而建立的议会网络的职权范围的一部分。