Why did Walter Raleigh have Richard Hakluyt write discourse concerning western planting?

Walter Raleigh commissioned Richard Hakluyt to write "Discourse Concerning Western Planting" to promote the establishment of English colonies in the New World. Raleigh sought to justify and encourage investment in colonial ventures by outlining the economic, strategic, and religious benefits of colonization. Hakluyt's work aimed to provide a compelling argument to potential investors and the English government about the advantages of expanding English influence through exploration and settlement. Ultimately, it served as a foundational text for England's imperial aspirations in North America.