CREDECNCE DEVELOPMENT

Where possibility meets credibility

Title of the document From evidence to insight, learning that drives change. Strategic clarity, strengthened skills, sustainable impact. Amplifying voices, designing equity, shaping narratives.

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Who We Are

Credence Development is founded by Sushmita Mukherjee.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susmitamukherjee/

Sushmita Mukherjee is a senior global expert with more than two decades of experience in gender equality, social norms, and behaviour change communication across South Asia, Africa, and humanitarian settings. She has led large-scale programs on adolescent empowerment, prevention of child marriage, gender-based violence (GBV), sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), women’s economic empowerment, and climate resilience—integrating digital media, community platforms, and robust monitoring frameworks.

Her career spans partnerships with governments, UN agencies, and civil society organizations, and she has authored numerous studies, toolkits, and policy papers that have contributed to global discourse. As an independent consultant, Sushmita brings deep expertise in research, program design, capacity building, and policy advocacy, helping organizations achieve meaningful, gender-transformative impact.

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Anita Sharma

“Sushmita brings deep expertise and clarity of vision to every initiative she leads. Her ability to connect policy with practice has transformed our gender programs.”

Ravi Menon

“Working with Sushmita was an inspiring experience—her strategic guidance and empathy made complex social change efforts both impactful and sustainable.”

Dr. Amina Khaleel

“Her insights on gender norms and behaviour change communication are exceptional. She has an unparalleled ability to design programs that truly empower communities.”

Priya Das

“Sushmita’s leadership, mentorship, and commitment to evidence-based action have influenced an entire generation of practitioners in gender and development.”

Farhan Shaikh

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With you to design, implement, and scale gender-transformative programs that create lasting social impact.