A strategic plan is intended to guide the EAAP annual programme by providing a long-term objective. We will expand this so as to include a proactive process for guiding short-term plans to assist in focusing available EAAP resources to maximize their value for our members. The development of short-term goals will not only **provide direction*** for the staff but will also create our incremental steps towards the accomplishment of our long-term objectives.

Можно ли перевести это как "обеспечит руководящими принципами"?

Спасибо.